Macron hosts Saudi’s crown prince for visit ranging from esports to Middle East

French President Emmanuel Macron hosted Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for a two-day visit. The visit began with Macron hosting the Crown Prince at the Esports World Cup in Paris.

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Macron hosts Saudi’s crown prince for visit ranging from esports to Middle East

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French President Emmanuel Macron hosted Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for a two-day visit. The visit began with Macron hosting the Crown Prince at the Esports World Cup in Paris. The second day of the visit is dedicated to bilateral agreements and discussions on the Middle East. According to a French presidential official, several agreements in the health, transport, and energy sectors are expected to be signed on Monday. Talks are also anticipated to focus on Iran.

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The visit began with the Crown Prince attending the closing ceremony of the Esports World Cup hosted by Paris.

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French President Emmanuel Macron hosted Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for a two-day visit.

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Several agreements on health, transport, and energy are expected to be signed on Monday.

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Talks between Macron and bin Salman are likely to focus on Iran.

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French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday welcomed Saudi crown prince and de facto ruler Mohammed bin Salman for a two-day visit, hosting him at the Esports World Cup before a second day focused on bilateral deals and the situation in the Middle East.A French presidential official said several agreements, on health, transport and energy, will be signed on Monday alongside talks likely to focus on Iran.But the visit kicked off on Sunday evening on a lighter note with the crown prince being hosted by Macron at the closing ceremony of the Esports World Cup hosted by Paris.

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