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FILE - President Donald Trump arrives with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for the group photo with Gulf Cooperation Council leaders during the GCC Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Trump to welcome the Saudi crown prince with arrival ceremony, deal signings and lavish dinner

The White House is preparing to host Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman next week with the pomp typical of a state visit. On Tuesday, the crown prince, who is the de facto leader of Saudi Arabia, will begin his with an arrival ceremony on the South Lawn, followed by a greeting on the South Portico. President Trump will then host him in the Oval Office for a bilateral meeting. This will be followed by a signing and lunch in the Cabinet Room to formalize economic and defense agreements. In the evening, the White House will hold an East Room dinner hosted by first lady Melania Trump.

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