France Seeks Stronger Partnership with Saudi Arabia

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France Aims to Strengthen Ties with Saudi Arabia: During his official visit to Riyadh, French President Emmanuel Macron expressed France's commitment to becoming a key partner for Saudi Arabia in hosting major international events, including Expo 2030 and the FIFA World Cup 2034. Macron highlighted the alignment of the two countries' strategic visions and mutual interests, emphasizing their shared values and aspirations. He made these remarks while addressing the Saudi-French Investment Forum, underscoring the deepening of ties between the two nations.

Macron praised Saudi Arabia’s ambitious Vision 2030, expressing France's eagerness to contribute to its success. He acknowledged the Kingdom's role in supporting French companies operating within Saudi borders and reiterated that Paris remains a reliable partner for Riyadh. The French president also emphasized France's readiness to welcome more Saudi investments, further cementing the strong economic and diplomatic relations between the two countries.

Additionally, Macron focused on the growing field of artificial intelligence, recognizing Saudi Arabia's significant investments in AI and highlighting the potential for joint ventures between the Kingdom and France in technology and digital innovation. His visit, marked by discussions on innovation, investment, and infrastructure, seeks to create new avenues for collaboration in various sectors, including sports, while enhancing bilateral ties and fostering long-term strategic cooperation.