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Canadian PM Carney speaks with Saudi's bin Salman

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke with Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Thursday, according to a statement from Carney's office.

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney, Reuters/Blair Gable

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney, Reuters/Blair Gable

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke with Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Thursday, according to a statement from Carney's office.

"The leaders discussed energy security and deepening bilateral trade. They agreed on the imperative of a sustainable peace in the Middle East," the statement said.

Reporting by Jasper Ward

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