With 'Rare' Paris Talks, France Hopes to Cash in on Saudi Investment Programme
Macron and bin Salman are expected to sign agreements on health, transport and energy while discussing security and Saudi investment, officials said.
- Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia concluded a two-day state visit to Paris on Monday, meeting President Emmanuel Macron following the Esports World Cup closing ceremony on Sunday.
- Building on previous visits in 2022 and 2023, the Saudi-French Strategic Partnership Council, formalized in December 2024, has upgraded political and economic ties between the two nations.
- France exported $4.5bn in goods to the kingdom in 2024 against $4.6bn in imports. Regional official Valerie Pecresse noted a Dragon Ball-themed amusement park project is under negotiation.
- Macron and Bin Salman discussed energy security, regional conflicts in Iran, Palestine, Syria, and Lebanon, alongside future global events including Expo 2030 and the 2034 football World Cup.
- The August 7 Mecca Joint Defence Agreement with Turkiye and Pakistan signals a shift in security partnerships beyond Washington. Analysts say the pact reflects the kingdom's strategy to diversify alliances.
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