Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khaled Bin Salman met with the French Minister of the Armed Forces Sebastien Lecornu on 17/11/2024 in Riyadh.
This was preceded by a meeting between Saudi Assistant Defense Minister Talal Al-Otaibi and Chief of Military Staff of the French President General Fabien Mandon on 7/11/2024 in Riyadh.
The meetings come in preparation for French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to the Kingdom in early December 2024.
The following note offers insights on key aspects including:
- Anticipated developments in Saudi-French defense relations
- Saudi Arabia’s focus areas for defense cooperation with France, including specific conditions and sought-after technologies
- France’s position on Saudi conditions and areas of collaboration
The note also highlights Prince Khaled’s views on the Saudi-French defense relations and the prospects for further cooperation.
