A joint Saudi-French statement confirmed that “Discussions between Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and French President Emmanuel Macron discussed Saudi and French support for Lebanese sovereignty, security and stability, and the importance of undertaking comprehensive political and economic reforms. The two countries expressed their satisfaction with the work of the Saudi-French fund.” Support humanitarian and relief activities in Lebanon with the highest standards of transparency.

The statement stated that “the historical and strategic relations between the two countries and the ways of their development in all areas were considered, and an exchange of views took place on the overall current regional and international situation. Discussions included ways to deepen the investment partnership between the two countries. countries by increasing the pace of investment and economic cooperation, as well as expanding cooperation in the field of renewable energy sources such as solar and wind energy, cooperation in the field of clean hydrogen, commitment to the principles of the Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Paris Agreement. and the need to develop and implement climate agreements focusing on emissions rather than sources.

He also pointed out that “the talks touched upon aspects of the strategic partnership and ways to develop it, the importance of stabilizing world energy markets, stabilizing and uninterrupted supplies of wheat and grain food to all countries of the world, maintaining an abundant supply and pricing policy.” stability and stressing the need for ongoing assessment of common threats. “In the interests of the two countries, as well as for security and stability in the Middle East, as well as the importance of strengthening cooperation and partnership in defense areas,” he added. The talks also discussed ways to develop and strengthen cooperation and coordination on issues of mutual interest, including the fight against terrorism and its financing, the fight against crime in all its forms, the exchange of experience and training.

The statement stated that “negotiations dealt with the importance of settling international disputes by diplomatic and peaceful means, observing the Charter of the United Nations and the principles of good neighborliness, respecting the unity and sovereignty of countries and non-interference in their internal affairs.” “Saudi Arabia supported France’s efforts at the UN to achieve a comprehensive political solution to the Yemeni crisis in accordance with the three references and added that “views coincided on the need to intensify efforts to achieve a comprehensive and fair settlement of the Palestinian issue in accordance with the principle of a two-state solution, the relevant resolutions of the international rule of law and the Arab Peace Initiative to secure the right of the Palestinian people to establish their own independent State within the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.

Also, “the talks included the importance of reaching a political solution to the crisis in Syria that preserves the territorial integrity of Syria and the security of its people. They also touched upon international efforts aimed at preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, ensuring the peacefulness of Iran’s nuclear program, and urging Iran to cooperate fully with the agency.” International Atomic Energy Agency, as well as maintaining the principles of good neighborliness and non-interference in the internal affairs of the countries of the region.

The joint statement said: “The Crown Prince expressed the Kingdom’s gratitude to Macron for France’s support for Riyadh’s candidacy to host World Expo 2030.”