Saudi media minister meets press delegation during crown prince's Paris visit

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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