Crown Prince and Macron: France reaffirms its support for the Kingdom and its sovereignty

His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received an important telephone call from His Excellency President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic. This call reaffirmed the depth of bilateral relations between the two countries, clearly demonstrating France's support for the Kingdom in all measures it takes to protect its territory and preserve its sovereignty. The conversation included a comprehensive review of current developments in the Middle East and a discussion of their repercussions on various regional and international levels.

During the call, French President Emmanuel Macron emphasized his country's full solidarity and unwavering support for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He expressed his strong condemnation of the repeated attacks targeting the Kingdom's territory, in a clear reference to the regional threats and attacks perpetrated by Iranian-backed groups. Macron reiterated Paris's complete support for the steps and measures taken by Riyadh to safeguard its security, protect its airspace, and ensure the safety of its citizens and residents.

Dimensions and history of France's support for the Kingdom in international forums

France's support for the Kingdom is not a recent development, but rather an extension of a long and fruitful history of strategic relations between Riyadh and Paris spanning decades. Diplomatic relations between the two friendly nations are founded on solid principles of mutual respect and shared interests. Historically, Saudi and French perspectives have consistently aligned on numerous complex and sensitive issues in the Middle East. France is a key strategic partner for the Kingdom in various fields, including security, defense, and economic cooperation, as well as ongoing and effective coordination in combating terrorism and extremism. This historical convergence strengthens the two countries' position in confronting crises and makes their joint coordination a cornerstone for ensuring regional stability and sparing the region the ravages of conflict.

Regional and international impact of Saudi-French cooperation

This ongoing coordination between the two leaderships is of paramount importance and has a profound impact that extends beyond local borders to the regional and international arenas. Regionally, France's supportive stance towards Riyadh sends a firm message to all parties and militias seeking to destabilize the region: any threat to the security of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is a red line that will be met with unequivocal international rejection. Internationally, the Kingdom's stability is vital and essential for ensuring the security of global energy supplies and macroeconomic stability. Therefore, French solidarity reflects a European and global understanding of the Kingdom's crucial role as a stabilizing force in the Middle East and the necessity of supporting its efforts to achieve peace and end armed conflicts through diplomatic and political solutions.

At the conclusion of the conversation, both sides agreed to continue consultations and coordination on issues of mutual interest, in a manner that serves the interests of both countries and enhances the prospects for peace. To underscore these efforts, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) published details of the call on its official account.