Macron and Saudi Crown Prince Forge Strategic Partnership During State Visit
The French president's visit to Riyadh focuses on regional stability, economic cooperation, and support for Lebanon amid France's domestic political turmoil.
- French President Emmanuel Macron and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman signed a strategic partnership to strengthen ties in defense, energy, culture, and mobility.
- The leaders called for Lebanon to hold presidential elections and discussed Saudi support for the Lebanese army amid ongoing regional tensions.
- Macron seeks to deepen economic cooperation with Saudi Arabia, aligning with the kingdom's Vision 2030 modernization plan and France's economic ambitions.
- The visit includes discussions on a ceasefire in Gaza, the two-state solution for Israel and Palestine, and Saudi Arabia's evolving role in Middle Eastern diplomacy.
- Macron's trip coincides with a looming political crisis in France, as the minority government faces a potential no-confidence vote in Parliament.
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