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

https://mins.news/en/video/30405

- France 24 English, 2026-08-24 10:02 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sru99gZlL9U

> Mohammed bin Salman has arrived in Paris for a two-day official visit and talks with French President Emmanuel Macron. Discussions are expected to cover the war in Iran, the Strait of Hormuz and new energy routes that could bypass it. The two also attended the closing ceremony of the Esports World Cup.

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