Macron to Host Saudi Crown Prince MBS in Paris for Talks

French President Emmanuel Macron is welcoming Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince and de facto ruler Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) to Paris for talks expected to focus on energy, regional conflicts, and bilateral cooperation between the two countries.

The meeting comes as the wider Middle East region continues to be affected by ongoing conflicts, and as energy issues remain a priority for both French and Saudi foreign policy. Saudi Arabia ranks among the world's leading oil exporters, while France maintains extensive economic and political ties across the Gulf region.

The discussions are also expected to touch on the broader economic and political partnership between France and Saudi Arabia, which has expanded in recent years.

Further details on specific outcomes or agreements from the talks have not yet been made public.