RIYADH — Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman received French President Emmanuel Macron at the Royal Court of Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh on Wednesday.
During the meeting, the leaders reviewed the historic and strategic relations between the two countries and explored avenues for further strengthening Saudi-French cooperation across various fields. They discussed ways to advance their shared interests for the mutual benefit of the two friendly nations.
They also exchanged views on the latest developments in regional and international affairs and coordinated efforts to address them, with the aim of promoting regional and international security and stability.
Minister of Energy and Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman; Deputy Emir of Riyadh Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman; Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan; Minister of State, Member of the Cabinet, and National Security Advisor Dr. Musaed Al-Aiban; Minister of Commerce Dr. Majid Al-Qasabi; President of the General Intelligence Khalid Al-Humaidan; and Assistant Minister of Defense for Executive Affairs Dr. Khalid Al-Bayari attended the meeting.
From the French side, the reception was attended by Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot; Minister of the Armed Forces and Veterans Affairs Catherine Vautrin; Minister Delegate for the Armed Forces Alice Rufo; Minister Delegate for Trade and Investment Nicolas Forissier; Diplomatic Advisor to the President Emmanuel Bonne; Chief of Staff to the President Lt. Gen. Vincent Giraud; Deputy Diplomatic Advisor to the President Dora Cattuti; and French Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Patrick Maisonnave.
Source: Saudi Gazette