Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman hosted French President Emmanuel Macron at the Royal Court of Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh on Wednesday, where the two leaders discussed ways to further develop bilateral relations and address regional and international challenges.
The meeting focused on reviewing the historic and strategic partnership between Saudi Arabia and France, with both sides exploring opportunities to enhance cooperation across multiple sectors. Discussions also included efforts to promote regional and global stability and security, reflecting shared interests between the two nations.
The Saudi delegation comprised several senior officials, including Minister of Energy and Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman; Deputy Emir of Riyadh Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman; Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan; Minister of State and National Security Advisor Dr. Musaed Al-Aiban; Minister of Commerce Dr. Majid Al-Qasabi; President of the General Intelligence Khalid Al-Humaidan; and Assistant Minister of Defense for Executive Affairs Dr. Khalid Al-Bayari.
Representing France were Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot; Minister of the Armed Forces and Veterans Affairs Catherine Vautrin; Minister Delegate for the Armed Forces Alice Rufo; Minister Delegate for Trade and Investment Nicolas Forissier; Diplomatic Advisor to the President Emmanuel Bonne; Chief of Staff to the President Lt. Gen. Vincent Giraud; Deputy Diplomatic Advisor Dora Cattuti; and French Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Patrick Maisonnave.
The dialogue underscored a mutual commitment to strengthening Saudi-French ties, while emphasizing coordination on contemporary geopolitical and economic issues affecting the Middle East and beyond.