# France and Saudi Arabia hold talks ranging from Middle East to esports

https://mins.news/en/item/30386

- France 24, 2026-08-24 10:03 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/france-and-saudi-arabia-hold-talks-ranging-from-middle-east-to-esports

> Mohammed bin Salman is in Paris for a two-day official visit with President Emmanuel Macron. Their talks are expected to cover the war in Iran, the Strait of Hormuz and new energy routes that could bypass it. The two leaders also appeared at the closing ceremony of the Esports World Cup, held outside Saudi Arabia for the first time but largely funded by Riyadh.

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