Saudi Crown Prince meets France’s Macron in Paris

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Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was received by French President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysée Palace in Paris on Friday.

French President Emmanuel Macron shakes hands with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, June 16, 2023. (Reuters)
French President Emmanuel Macron shakes hands with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, June 16, 2023. (Reuters)

The Saudi Crown Prince is in Paris to discuss the Kingdom’s proposed Riyadh Expo 2030 bid and to take part in the Kingdom’s official reception of Riyadh’s candidacy to host the world fair on June 19.

French President Emmanuel Macron and Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, June 16, 2023. (Reuters)
French President Emmanuel Macron and Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, June 16, 2023. (Reuters)

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The French Presidency said earlier that the two leaders would discuss the war in Ukraine.

Al Arabiya also reported that the Crown Prince and Macron would discuss the issues in Lebanon and Iraq, the civil war in Sudan and ways to alleviate tensions.

They would also reportedly discuss bilateral ties, in areas including economic, military and cultural.

The Crown Prince last made an official visit to Paris in July 2022.

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrives to meet with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, June 16, 2023. (Reuters)
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrives to meet with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, June 16, 2023. (Reuters)

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