Macron hosts Saudi's MBS for visit ranging from esports to Mideast
Summary
French President Emmanuel Macron is hosting Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) for a two-day visit in Paris. The visit includes discussions on esports, health, energy, and Middle East stability, with several agreements expected to be signed.Key Facts
- The visit lasts two days, starting Sunday and ending Monday.
- The closing ceremony of the Esports World Cup in Paris will be attended by both leaders.
- Saudi Arabia is backing esports and hosting this event outside the country for the first time.
- Agreements on health, transport, and energy will be signed during the visit.
- Macron and MBS will chair the first Saudi-French strategic partnership council meeting.
- Discussions will focus on regional stability and peace in the Middle East amid ongoing conflicts.
- The visit follows previous meetings since the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, an event linked by U.S. agencies to MBS.
- Saudi Arabia plans major future events including Expo 2030 and the 2034 FIFA World Cup.
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