Saudi-France business ties flourish as Macron woos MBS

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June 21, 2023 The last week has been significant for both Saudi Arabia and France, as French President Emmanuel Macron hosted Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for talks on investment opportunities in areas including culture, tourism, technology and clean energy. Arriving last week and holding talks with Macron on Friday, it was the Crown Prince's second visit to France in the last year. Ties between the two countries are strong, and unlike many other European leaders, who have taken a step back from MBS over the Kingdom's human rights record, Macron has been warmer to him, hosting the...