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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will Visit Washington, Other U.S. Cities in Early March

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The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Washington is working to organize a visit by crown prince Mohammed bin Salman to the United States in early March, the first trip to the U.S. since he became crown prince last year, according to reports.

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