Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman meets French President Emmanuel Macron in Riyadh, in 2024. ReutersShow caption: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman meets French Presiden…Prince Mohammed will meet French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday The NationalAugust 22, 2026
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visited France to strengthen bilateral ties, signing agreements covering technology, transport, energy and health.
Leaders discussed diversifying energy transport routes, including maritime alternatives to the Strait of Hormuz, alongside pipeline and regional rail projects.
Mr Macron and the Crown Prince convened the inaugural meeting of the Franco-Saudi Strategic Partnership Council, marking a milestone in bilateral relations.
Middle East conflicts involving Israel, Palestine, Lebanon and Syria featured in discussions, with France actively pursuing energy and logistics projects in the region.
