Saudi Arabia’s MBS visits Macron in France: What to expect
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) is on a two-day state visit to France, meeting President Emmanuel Macron. The leaders are expected to sign agreements in health, transport, and energy, with a potential deal for a Dragon Ball-themed amusement park also discussed.
The story so far
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Open questions and key claims
Finding a resolution to the US-Israel war on Iran remains out of reach.
A deal for a Dragon Ball-themed amusement park, described as 'on the scale of Disneyland', may be signed.
Several agreements on health, transport, and energy are expected to be signed on Monday.
France and Saudi Arabia have a nearly equal trading balance, with exports and imports around $4.5bn-$4.6bn in 2024.
French President Emmanuel Macron hosted Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for a two-day visit.
The visit began with the Crown Prince attending the closing ceremony of the Esports World Cup hosted by Paris.
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