article author: Arlette Khouri Sun, 2026-08-23 20: 59 PARIS: Just a few years ago, the Franco-Saudi relationship appeared to move forward in fits and starts, overshadowed by the privileged ties Paris maintained with other Gulf capitals. Today, the landscape is radically different. President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit to Saudi Arabia in December 2024 cemented this evolution, giving a strategic dimension to a relationship that has continued to expand. Main category: Saudi Arabia Tags: CPvisitParis



