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Crown prince receives French president Macron at Al-Yamamah Palace for talks

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met French President Emmanuel Macron in Riyadh to discuss bilateral ties and regional and international developments.

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Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman meets French President Macron in Riyadh

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Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman received French President Emmanuel Macron at the Royal Court in Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh today.
During the meeting, the two leaders reviewed the historic and strategic relations between Saudi Arabia and France, discussed ongoing cooperation, and explored ways to further strengthen ties across various fields to serve the mutual interests of both countries.
They also exchanged views on regional and international developments, and coordinated efforts to enhance regional and global security and stability.
The meeting was attended by Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, Deputy Governor of Riyadh Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman, Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Minister of State and National Security Adviser Dr. Musaed bin Mohammed Al-Aiban, Minister of Commerce Dr. Majid bin Abdullah Al-Qasabi, President of General Intelligence Khalid bin Ali Al-Humaidan, and Assistant Minister of Defense for Executive Affairs Dr. Khalid bin Hussein Al-Bayari.
From the French side, attendees included Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot, Minister for the Armed Forces and Veterans Catherine Vautrin, Minister Delegate for the Armed Forces Alice Rufo, Minister Delegate for Trade and Investment Nicolas Forissier, Diplomatic Adviser to the President Emmanuel Bonne, Chief of Staff to the President General Vincent Giraud, Deputy Diplomatic Adviser Dorra Ktouti, and French Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Patrick Maisonnave.

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