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Saudi-French strategic partnership visit

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Following the arrival of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Paris on August 23, 2026, the Saudi Arabian Cabinet, chaired by King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, formally commended the state visit. The visit centered on the first meeting of the Saudi-French Strategic Partnership Council, an institutional framework established to deepen cooperation between the two nations. Economic expansion remains a cornerstone of the relationship. An investment roundtable during the visit resulted in the announcement of 21 agreements and memoranda of understanding. These pacts span diverse sectors, including defense, health, artificial intelligence, emerging technologies, energy, industry, tourism, and entertainment. Notably, one proposed project involves a 6 billion euro investment for a ‘Dragon Ball themed park’ in Île-de-France. ~~Such~~ Recent developments indicate the total value of these strategic agreements is approximately $7 billion. This economic partnership includes plans to develop theme parks in the Paris suburbs and involvement in the Qiddiya entertainment project, supported by a planned credit line of up to $5 billion to stimulate trade. These initiatives are intended to leverage opportunities provided by Saudi Vision 2030 and build upon previous economic trends, such as the doubling of French direct investment in Saudi Arabia over the last five years. Diplomatic discussions addressed regional and international stability, with both leaders emphasizing sovereignty, international law, and the necessity of diplomatic solutions to ongoing conflicts. Specific focus was placed on the situations in Gaza and Lebanon, maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz, and the Iranian nuclear program.

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