French Pres. applauds deeply rooted ties with Saudi Arabia


(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) PARIS March 4 (KUNA) -- French President Francois Hollande emphasized Friday the depth of French-Saudi relations and the importance of effective cooperation between the two countries in resolving Mideast crises and fighting terrorism.This remark was made by President Hollande during his reception of the visiting Saudi Crown Prince Deputy Premier and Interior Mohammad bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz.He noted that the strong relations between the two countries have been instrumental in cementing joint anti-terror efforts.The French President and the Saudi Crown Prince discussed the latest developments in the Middle East.Following the talks the French President granted the Saudi Crown Prince the National Order of the Legion of Honor - the highest national award in France - due to his great efforts in the region and world for combating extremism and terrorism.Separately Crown Prince Mohammad bin Nayef mulled with the French Prime Minister Manuel Valls French Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Development Marc Ayrault and Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve the rapid developments in the Middle East particularly in Syria Iran and Yemen. (end) mmb.ibi


Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)

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