Riyadh:Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met French President Emmanuel Macron in Riyadh to discuss bilateral relations and regional and international developments. The meeting took place at the Royal Court in Al-Yamamah Palace, where they reviewed the historic and strategic relations between Saudi Arabia and France.

According to Anadolu Agency – English, the discussions included ways to strengthen cooperation across various sectors and covered the latest regional and international developments. They also coordinated efforts to enhance security and stability.

The meeting was attended by senior Saudi officials, including Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, and National Security Adviser Musaed bin Mohammed al-Aiban. The French delegation included Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot, Armed Forces Minister Catherine Vautrin, and other senior officials.

President Macron's visit to Saudi Arabia was part of his Gulf tour, which began in Kuwait and included stops in the United Arab Emirates and Qatar. The tour occurs amid heightened regional tensions and disruptions to maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway crucial for global oil supplies.