Macron hosts Saudi's MBS for visit ranging from esports to Mideast
French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes Saudi crown prince and de facto ruler Mohammed bin Salman on Sunday for a two-day visit set to range from esports to the war in the Middle East. Several agreements on health, transport and energy will be signed on the second day of the visit on Monday, according to a French presidential official, underlining the strength of the Paris-Riyadh relationship.
French President Emmanuel Macron is hosting Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for a two-day visit. The visit began on Sunday and includes a range of topics, from esports to the Middle East conflict. According to Middle East Eye, the visit kicked off with Macron hosting MBS at the Esports World Cup closing ceremony in Paris on Sunday evening.
On Monday, several agreements will be signed in the areas of health, transport, and energy, as reported by both Al-Monitor and Middle East Eye, citing a French presidential official. The two leaders will also chair the first meeting of the Saudi-French strategic partnership council on Monday afternoon.
Macron and MBS will discuss key regional issues, with a focus on coordination between France and its Gulf partners to promote stability and peace in the Middle East, according to Macron's office, as reported by Middle East Eye.
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