Strategic talks in Paris show France and Saudi Arabia 'need each other too much'

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Cover image: French President Emmanuel Macron (L) and the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman attend the closing ceremony of the Esports World Cup at the Grand Palais in Paris, France, on August 23, 2026. © Teresa Suarez, AFP

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Issued on: 24/08/2026 - 11:27

Strategic talks in Paris show France and Saudi Arabia 'need each other too much'

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