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Trump congratulates Saudi Crown Prince

WASHINGTON, June 21 (KUNA) -- US President Donald Trump on Wednesday congratulated Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on his appointment as Crown Prince, as well as Deputy Premier besides his position as Defense Minister.
Trump spoke with the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman by phone to congratulate him on his recent elevation, the White House said in a statement.
The US President and the Crown Prince stressed commitment to closely cooperate "to advance our shared goals of security, stability, and prosperity across the Middle East and beyond," including "lasting peace" between Israel and Palestine, the statement added.
In addition, the two discussed "the priority of cutting off all support for terrorists and extremists, as well as how to resolve the ongoing dispute with Qatar." Boosting bilateral economic cooperation also featured high on the phone talks. (end) ak.msa