New Delhi, Nov. 19 -- President Donald Trump welcomed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the White House on Tuesday (local time) for a warm and friendly meeting, filled with numerous handshakes and back pats. He downplayed questions regarding Saudi Arabia's human rights record, lauded the prince's leadership and revealed hundreds of billions of dollars in new Saudi investment in the United States.

The White House showcased significant pageantry for the Saudi royal on Tuesday, including a display of fighter jets watched by the two leaders from a red carpet, an honour guard on horseback, and an extravagant dinner in the East Room.

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