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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
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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