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Macron Hosts Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for Talks on Investment and Energy

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman to the Élysée Palace for discussions on economic investment, energy transition cooperation and security in the Middle East.
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