The French Ambassador to Saudi Arabia: Macron confirmed providing all support to the Kingdom

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During an interview with Al Arabiya, the French Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Patrick Meuznave, affirmed France's solidarity with the Kingdom in light of the current circumstances, noting that French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed his country's readiness to provide all necessary support to Saudi Arabia, including support for its defenses.

Meuznave also explained that Macron's visit to Riyadh carried a message of solidarity, and described it as useful and important, within the framework of strengthening relations between the two countries and coordinating on regional developments.

Regarding maritime navigation security, the French ambassador referred to his country’s work to strengthen the “ASPEDS” mission in the Red Sea, pointing to the deployment of military assets within the mission with the aim of protecting maritime navigation.

In addition, the French ambassador to Saudi Arabia explained that European countries are discussing ways to support the Aspids mission and expand its scope, stressing France’s determination to contribute to the defense of vital ports.

These statements came in the context of French-Saudi cooperation in the defense field, coordination on the security of the region and the protection of vital sea lanes.

Yesterday, Wednesday, the Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Prince Mohammed bin Salman, received French President Emmanuel Macron, during his visit to Saudi Arabia following a Gulf tour that included Kuwait, the Emirates, Bahrain and Qatar.

The two sides reviewed the historical and strategic relations between the two countries, aspects of existing Saudi-French cooperation and ways to enhance it in various fields, to serve common interests.

They also exchanged views on developments in the regional and international situation, and ways to coordinate the necessary efforts regarding them, in a way that enhances regional and international security and stability.