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Riyadh and Paris reshape partnership
Saudi-French relations are heading into a new phase that goes beyond traditional cooperation, focusing on joint projects in the fields of economy, technology, energy, and defense. A new institutional framework has been established through the Strategic Partnership Council to strengthen collaboration across broader areas in line with Saudi Vision 2030, with an emphasis on diversifying energy sources, localizing defense industries, and developing cultural and tourist projects such as Al-Ula. Economic relations have seen a significant increase, with trade exchanges reaching approximately $11.79 billion in 2025, and French direct investments in Saudi Arabia amounting to $18.52 billion in 2024. The scope of cooperation is shifting toward advanced technologies and industrial expertise, in addition to enhancing political and security partnerships regionally and internationally.
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