French, Saudi leaders hold bilateral talks in Paris
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- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 08:28 PM 24 August 2026
- Updated Date: 08:41 PM 24 August 2026
French President Emmanuel Macron and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held bilateral talks at the Elysee Palace in Paris on Monday, according to the Saudi Foreign Ministry.
The ministry released footage showing the French president welcoming the Saudi crown prince outside the palace but provided no details about the closed-door talks.
Earlier Monday, Prince Mohammed was greeted at Les Invalides in Paris with an official ceremony.
On Sunday, the French and Saudi leaders attended the closing ceremony of the 2026 Esports World Cup in the French capital.
The Saudi crown prince arrived in France on Friday at Macron's invitation.
It is Prince Mohammed's fourth visit to France since he was named crown prince in 2017.
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