Saudi Arabia, France call for Iran diplomacy, reaffirm support for Palestinian state in joint statement
PARIS: Saudi Arabia and France called for a negotiated solution on Iran, the restoration of unrestricted navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and renewed efforts toward Palestinian statehood as Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and French President Emmanuel Macron laid out a broad joint vision for Middle East security and an expanded strategic partnership.
In a joint statement issued following their meeting in Paris on Monday, the two leaders emphasized that stability in the Middle East must be based on the sovereignty of states, respect for international law and the pursuit of political and diplomatic solutions to conflicts and security threats.
Iran featured prominently in the statement, with Riyadh and Paris stressing the need for a negotiated solution to prevent further escalation and ensure regional security.
France's President Emmanuel Macron, center right, and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, center left, attend a meeting at the Cercle de l'Union Interalliee in Paris, France, Monday Aug. 24, 2026. (AP)
