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President Donald Trump is set to host Saudi Arabia's ambitious and influential Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House this week for high-level talks aimed at deepening economic and defense ties.

"We’re more than meeting," Trump said on Friday en route to Florida for the weekend. "We’re honoring Saudi Arabia, the crown prince."

While not formally a state visit, the plans include a welcome ceremony with military bands, a bilateral meeting in the Oval Office and a black-tie dinner in the evening.

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Prince Mohammed bin Salman serves as the kingdom’s powerful understudy to his 89-year-old father, King Salman. Widely regarded as Saud

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