Saudi-French Defense Relations: Al-Otaibi-de Tuesta meeting highlights

4 June 2025

IntelligenceNote

Summary

Saudi Assistant Defense Minister Talal Al-Otaibi met with the Director of International Development

in the Directorate General for Armaments (DGA) at the French Ministry of the Armed Forces Gael Diaz de Tuesta in Riyadh on 21/5/2025.

The following note provides an overview of key aspects in this regard, including:

The main objectives behind the meeting
Core defense topics discussed and areas of mutual interest
The status of existing Saudi-French defense understandings and prospects for renewed engagement