CROWN PRINCE MOHAMMED BIN SALMAN

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Kicks Off Two Week U.S. Visit Today with Meeting at White House

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Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrived in Washington, D.C. last night and will kick off a two week, multi-city U.S. tour with a meeting today at the White House.

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