Saudi Crown Prince Departs for France on a State Visit

Riyadh, August 21 (KUNA) – Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman departed today, Friday, for France on a state visit. The Saudi Press Agency, citing the Royal Court in a statement, said the visit comes in accordance with the directive of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and in response to an invitation from French President Emmanuel Macron. According to observers, the visit aims to strengthen the strategic and economic partnership between Riyadh and Paris. (End) E.S. / S.A.M.