Saudi Crown Prince in Paris for Talks as France Eyes Vision 2030 Deals

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrived in Paris on Monday for rare talks with French President Emmanuel Macron. The two leaders are set to discuss a range of issues, with the situation in the Middle East taking priority. For France, the visit also represents a strategic opportunity. Paris hopes to secure contracts tied to Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030—a national plan aimed at diversifying the kingdom’s economy beyond oil. The crown prince’s meeting at the Elysée Palace comes at a time of heightened regional tensions. Neither side has released a detailed agenda, but diplomats expect energy, security, and investment to dominate the conversation. FRANCE 24’s Clovis Casali is on the ground in Paris, reporting from the presidential palace.