France Hosts MBS in Paris for Security and Energy Talks Amid Gulf Realignments

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President Macron will host Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in a two-day state visit in Paris, kicking off with the Esports World Cup final and continuing with talks on regional security and expanding economic ties. Discussions will cover energy routes bypassing the Strait of Hormuz, the Iran conflict, Gaza-Israel, and broader Gulf stability, with several health, transport, and energy agreements set to be signed, as Riyadh seeks diversified security partnerships highlighted by the Mecca pact with Turkey and Pakistan.
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