French President Macron to host Saudi Crown Prince MBS in Paris for talks
Summary
French President Emmanuel Macron will host Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Paris for a two-day visit. Their talks will focus on regional security, economic cooperation, and new agreements in health, transport, and energy.Key Facts
- The visit starts Sunday evening at the closing ceremony of the Esports World Cup held in Paris.
- This is the first time the Esports World Cup is held outside Saudi Arabia.
- On Monday, Macron and the crown prince will hold meetings and a business forum to discuss cooperation in the Gulf region.
- Topics include energy routes bypassing the Strait of Hormuz, the Iran conflict, Gaza-Israel situation, and developments in Lebanon and Syria.
- Several agreements on health, transport, and energy are planned to be signed.
- This is Prince Mohammed’s third visit to Paris and follows the creation of the Saudi-French Strategic Partnership Council in December 2024.
- Saudi Arabia recently signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement with Turkey and Pakistan, committing to mutual defense against attacks.
- Saudi Arabia is working to diversify its security ties beyond the United States and is a growing investor in France.
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