Jeddah, November 3, 2024 — In a demonstration of the ongoing strength of Saudi-French relations, His Royal Highness Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of the Makkah Region, welcomed the French Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, His Excellency Patrick Maisonnave, for a meeting at his office in Jeddah.
During their discussions, Prince Saud and Ambassador Maisonnave exchanged perspectives on a range of topics of mutual interest. The meeting underscored the commitment of both nations to further cooperation across various sectors, fostering a foundation for continued partnership in areas that support their shared objectives.
The discussions, which reflected the historical and strategic ties between Saudi Arabia and France, focused on avenues to deepen collaboration in economic, cultural, and security domains, emphasizing the importance of regional stability and prosperity. Both parties expressed a desire to strengthen diplomatic channels and explore new opportunities that align with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 objectives, which have garnered significant interest from French industries and investors.
This engagement between Saudi leadership and the French ambassador highlights the steady momentum of Saudi-French relations, signaling a promising outlook for expanded cooperation and mutual benefit across the two nations.