{"id":58516,"date":"2026-08-22T11:55:23","date_gmt":"2026-08-22T08:55:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thesauditimes.net\/en\/?p=58516"},"modified":"2026-08-22T11:55:23","modified_gmt":"2026-08-22T08:55:23","slug":"saudi-crown-prince-mohammed-bin-salman-departs-for-france-on-state-visit-following-king-salmans-directives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thesauditimes.net\/en\/saudi-crown-prince-mohammed-bin-salman-departs-for-france-on-state-visit-following-king-salmans-directives\/","title":{"rendered":"Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Departs for France on State Visit Following King Salman\u2019s Directives"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\">\n<div>\n<p>Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud departed the Kingdom on Friday for a state visit to the French Republic, following the directive of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and in response to an invitation from French President Emmanuel Macron.<\/p>\n<p>The Saudi Royal Court announced that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman had left Saudi Arabia for France, in a visit that comes amid growing strategic relations between Riyadh and Paris and reflects the importance of high-level political and diplomatic coordination between the two countries.<\/p>\n<h2>A State Visit to Strengthen the Saudi-French Partnership<\/h2>\n<p>During the visit, the Saudi Crown Prince is scheduled to meet French President Emmanuel Macron. The talks are expected to cover a range of regional issues and matters of mutual interest, as well as ways to further strengthen the strategic partnership between Saudi Arabia and France.<\/p>\n<p>The visit comes at a time of rapid developments across the Middle East, with growing calls for coordination among influential countries to support regional security and stability and advance diplomatic efforts toward peace. This gives the Saudi-French discussions particular importance at both the regional and international levels.<\/p>\n<h2>Saudi-French Relations<\/h2>\n<p>Relations between Saudi Arabia and France have continued to expand across political, economic, cultural and strategic fields, with both sides working to strengthen cooperation in a growing number of sectors.<\/p>\n<p>High-level engagement between French President Emmanuel Macron and the Saudi Crown Prince has developed over recent years, while bilateral ties have advanced through increased economic, trade, investment and cultural cooperation. France\u2019s Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs describes the relationship as a strategic partnership supported by regular political consultations and high-level engagement.<\/p>\n<p>President Emmanuel Macron visited Saudi Arabia in December 2024, while the Crown Prince\u2019s current visit continues the high-level exchanges between Riyadh and Paris.<\/p>\n<h2>Regional and International Issues on the Agenda<\/h2>\n<p>Developments in the Middle East are expected to feature prominently in the discussions, amid ongoing conflicts and regional tensions and continued diplomatic efforts to promote security and stability.<\/p>\n<p>The French presidency said Macron and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will discuss major regional issues in a context requiring close coordination between France and its Gulf partners in support of stability and peace in the Middle East.<\/p>\n<p>The visit will also provide an opportunity to explore further economic, investment and trade cooperation between the two countries, building on their shared interests and long-term strategic objectives.<\/p>\n<h2>Two-Day Visit to Paris<\/h2>\n<p>According to the French presidency, President Emmanuel Macron will receive Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Paris on August 23 and 24 for a two-day official visit.<\/p>\n<p>The visit comes as Saudi-French relations continue to broaden beyond traditional political cooperation into areas including investment, technology, culture and other strategic sectors.<\/p>\n<p>The Saudi Crown Prince is also expected to attend events related to the Esports World Cup taking place in Paris on August 23, according to Reuters citing the French presidency.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud departed the Kingdom on Friday for a state visit to the French Republic, following the directive of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and in response to an invitation from French President Emmanuel Macron. The Saudi Royal Court announced that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman had left Saudi Arabia for France, in a visit that comes amid growing strategic relations between Riyadh and Paris and reflects the importance of high-level political and diplomatic coordination between the two countries. 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