France–Saudi Arabia relations are the foreign relations between France and Saudi Arabia. Diplomatic relations began in 1926. Today Saudi Arabia is an ally of France, with strong economic, military and political coordination on many topics such as Iran's nuclear program and the departure of Bashar Al Assad. [1]

Jun 20, 2023 · On 16 June, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman (MbS) met with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris. This marked MbS’s second official visit to France since July 2022. Saudi Arabia’s de facto ruler visiting France is an opportunity for Macron and MbS to discuss many issues of interest and concern to both Riyadh and Paris.

France’s relations with Saudi Arabia are based on common strategic interests: preserving security in a troubled region, a common commitment to combating terrorism, and a convergence of views on regional crises.

Dec 2, 2024 · President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Saudi Arabia on Monday for a state visit just as a political crisis threatens to topple the French government. Macron touched down in Riyadh, capital of...

Jan 28, 2025 · Saudi Arabia and France have established several joint projects, notably the SATORP refinery, a collaboration between Saudi Aramco and French Total Energy. Additionally, Électricité de France (EDF) leads a consortium for the development of a wind farm project in Dumat al-Jandal governorate.

France / Saudi Arabia (in French) Links. More information on the website of the ministry (in French) Embassy of France in Saudi Arabia

Dec 3, 2024 · French expertise continues to play a significant role in Saudi Arabia’s development, from Riyadh Metro to the innovative tram systems in AlUla. The historic region, home to Saudi Arabia’s...

On Monday, December 2, French President Emmanuel Macron began his first state visit to Saudi Arabia, a long-awaited 48-hour visit by Paris.

Dec 3, 2024 · President Emmanuel Macron and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman have signed a strategic partnership aimed at deepening bilateral ties and de-escalating conflict in the Middle East, including...

Dec 2, 2024 · France opened its first consulate in 1830 in Jeddah in a part of the Arabian Peninsula that would later emerge as the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It was also one of the first countries to...