Mohammed bin Salman and Macron stress the importance of stabilizing energy markets

At the conclusion of the visit of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to Paris, a Saudi statement was issued, stressing the historical relations between France and the Kingdom, ways of developing them in all fields, and exchanging views on the overall current regional and international situation.

The statement published by the Saudi Press Agency “SPA” said that the discussions between Prince Mohammed bin Salman and French President Emmanuel Macron included “ways to deepen the investment partnership between the two countries by raising the pace of investment and economic cooperation, and enhancing cooperation in the fields of renewable energy such as solar and wind energy, and cooperation In the field of clean hydrogen, commitment to the principles of the Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Paris Agreement, and the need to develop and implement climate agreements with a focus on emissions rather than sources.

The statement indicated that the talks touched on “the aspects of the strategic partnership and ways to develop it, the importance of stabilizing global energy markets, stabilizing and uninterrupting food supplies of wheat and grains to all countries of the world, and maintaining an abundance of supply and price stability.”

He added, “During the talks, it was emphasized the need for continuous evaluation of the common threats to the interests of the two countries and to the security and stability of the Middle East, and the importance of strengthening cooperation and partnership in the defense fields. The discussions also dealt with ways to develop and enhance cooperation and coordination on issues of common interest, including combating terrorism and its financing and combating crimes by all means.” forms, and exchange of experiences and training.

The talks also touched upon, according to the statement, “the importance of resolving international disputes by diplomatic and peaceful means, adherence to the United Nations Charter, the principles of good neighborliness, respect for the unity and sovereignty of states and non-interference in their internal affairs.”

The French side praised, according to the statement, “the Kingdom’s efforts and support for the truce in Yemen,” and “the Kingdom’s appreciation for France’s support for the international efforts to reach a comprehensive political solution to the Yemeni crisis in accordance with the three references.”

With regard to Lebanon, the talks touched upon “the two countries’ support for Lebanon’s sovereignty, security and stability, and the importance of implementing comprehensive political and economic reforms. They expressed their satisfaction with the work of the Saudi-French Fund to support humanitarian and relief work in Lebanon with the highest standards of transparency.”
The talks also dealt with “conformity of views on the need to intensify efforts to reach a comprehensive and just settlement of the Palestinian issue in accordance with the principle of the two-state solution, relevant international legitimacy resolutions and the Arab Peace Initiative.”

The talks included “the importance of reaching a political solution to the crisis in Syria that preserves Syria’s territorial integrity and the safety of its people,” and touched on “international efforts to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon, ensuring the peacefulness of Iran’s nuclear program, urging Iran to fully cooperate with the International Atomic Energy Agency, and maintaining On the principles of good neighborliness and non-interference in the internal affairs of countries in the region.

Prince Mohammed bin Salman expressed the Kingdom’s appreciation for “France’s support for the candidacy of Riyadh to host the World Expo 2030.”

For his part, the French president expressed his “best wishes for the health and happiness of Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and for further progress and advancement for the friendly people of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.”