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24 August 2026

Saudi Arabia’s MBS visits Macron in France: What to expect

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Source reporting: Al Jazeera English

Saudi Arabia’s MBS visits Macron in France: What to expect

Saudi crown prince and French president are set to sign several agreements on health, transport and energy.

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