Vito basically creates an alibi for the later murder of Carlo by bringing him to the center of the family and trusting him with important information. It keeps Carlo nearby, so that they can get at him. It also gives the appearance that the Corleones don't suspect Carlo.
True enough Pete. But why does Vito show Carlo such affection as he is leaving the meeting and telling him that he's happy for him? That was unnecessary to sustain any fiction of inclusion.
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