PARIS — A delegation from the Federation of Saudi Chambers of Commerce, headed by its Chairman Sheikh Abdullah Saleh Kamel, concluded a five-day high-profile visit to France.
During the visit, the delegation participated in several key meetings and events, including the Gulf Vision 2026 forum and the annual meeting of the Saudi-French Business Council. The delegation held meetings with government officials and business leaders to explore opportunities for cooperation and investment.
The delegation, representing more than 40 Saudi companies and investors, attended the annual dinner of the Saudi-French Business Council hosted by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, which focused on strengthening economic cooperation, expanding private-sector ties, and exploring investment opportunities in strategic sectors.
The delegation participated in the annual meeting of the Saudi-French Business Council in Paris. Speaking at the meeting, Sheikh Kamel said Saudi-French relations have entered a new phase of growth and development, supported by the leaderships of both countries and their shared vision to strengthen economic and investment cooperation. He noted that the partnership has expanded beyond traditional trade ties to include investment, innovation, energy, culture, tourism and advanced technologies.
The delegation also took part in the two-day Gulf Vision 2026 forum, organized by Business France and attended by officials, investors, and business leaders from France and Gulf Cooperation Council countries.
During a forum session, Federation Secretary General Sultan Al-Musallam highlighted the Kingdom’s economic transformation under Saudi Vision 2030 and noted that Saudi-French trade reached SR44.2 billion in 2025, an increase of 7.2 percent, while French investments remain among the largest foreign investments in the Kingdom.
The visit reflects the growing momentum in Saudi-French economic relations and ongoing efforts to strengthen trade and investment ties between the two countries.
Source: Saudi Gazette