Saudi crown prince, Macron emphasize importance of freedom of navigation during call

RIYADH: Saudi Crown Prince and French President Emmanuel Macron emphasised the importance of ensuring freedom of navigation during a phone call on Sunday.

They also discussed supporting diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tension in the region and the latest updates regarding the memorandum of understanding signed between the US and Iran, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

A memorandum of understanding was reached this month to put a lasting end to the US-Israeli war on Iran.

Efforts to reach comprehensive solutions that ensure regional security and stability were also discussed and regional and international developments were reviewed.