Riyadh, 9 November 2021 (TDI): Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister, Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud, met with Senator Olivier Cadic, who represents the overseas French residents and also presides the Friendship Group of France and the Gulf States. The meeting took place yesterday in Riyadh.
Fahad Abualnasr, the Deputy Minister for Public Diplomacy at Riyadh’s Foreign Ministry, and French Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Ludovic Pouille, were also present in the meeting. The officials discussed ways to improve and further enhance the French-Saudi bilateral relationship in all fields. They also exchanged views on issues of mutual concern.
#Riyadh | Foreign Minister H.H Prince @FaisalbinFarhan met the Senator for #French citizens living abroad and President of France-Gulf States Friendship Group Mr. @OlivierCadic. 🇸🇦🇫🇷 pic.twitter.com/e9w8oeOpgl
— Foreign Ministry 🇸🇦 (@KSAmofaEN) November 8, 2021
Senator Cadic and Foreign Minister Al-Saud earlier met on July 28, 2021, in Paris, where they converged on various regional and international developments. The visit reiterated the depth of Saudi Arabia’s relations with the French Republic.
According to the Saudi Foreign Minister, the two states share an exceptional bilateral connection that brings them together on multiple forums. He also stated that although Riyadh’s bilateral ties with Paris are well-developed, there is still a need to further improve them.
Both governments are making efforts to achieve mutual objectives, particularly in light of the Saudi Vision of 2030. The strategic initiative aims to help the Kingdom and its foreign partners develop a brighter future, particularly through reducing Riyadh’s dependence on oil, developing its public service sectors, and diversifying its economy.
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