Governor of Medina Salman bin Sultan welcomed at his office the Consul General of France in Jeddah, Mohammed Nehad, reported Saudi Press Agency.

The governor welcomed the Consul General of the French Republic to Jeddah, wishing him a pleasant stay in the Medina region.

During the meeting, they discussed topics of mutual interest.

Military Cooperation Agreement

Saudi Arabia’s Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman, announced last December that he had discussions with his French counterpart, Sebastien Lecornu, reported Al Arabiya.

They witnessed the signing of a military cooperation agreement. Their talks focused on the vision of both countries for the region’s security and stability. They also discussed recent regional and international developments.

France: Top Destination for Saudi Tourists

A Saudi official reported that 140,000 Saudis traveled to France in 2023. Toulon has become a new popular destination for them.

Many Saudi tourism companies participated in a Mediterranean tourism forum in France this November. Companies from 15 Mediterranean countries also joined.

François de Canson, a tourism director in Southern France, confirmed the visit of 140,000 Saudis to France this year. He expects a 20% increase in 2024, nearing 170,000 Saudi tourists.

He noted nearly 800,000 Gulf visitors to France in 2023, including 300,000 Turks and 260,000 from other Middle Eastern countries.

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