Saudi officials held separate meetings with French President Emmanuel Macron and Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi in Riyadh on Wednesday, 21 October 2026. These diplomatic sessions took place as part of ongoing discussions hosted by the Kingdom. The engagements involved high-level representatives reviewing matters of mutual interest during their time in the Saudi capital. Each meeting occurred independently, allowing for focused dialogue between the Saudi leadership and the visiting dignitaries from France and Jordan. The presence of President Macron and Deputy Prime Minister Safadi in Riyadh marks a period of active international consultation involving the Saudi government. Officials concluded these individual talks on Wednesday evening, following the scheduled diplomatic agenda for the day.
Strategic Partnership With France
Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud met with French President Emmanuel Macron to discuss the strategic partnership between Saudi Arabia and France. The two leaders reviewed the current status of bilateral relations and explored ways to deepen cooperation across various sectors. Their dialogue focused on the long-term objectives shared by Riyadh and Paris to improve regional stability and economic collaboration. Officials emphasized the importance of maintaining an open channel for regular consultations between the governments of Saudi Arabia and France. This meeting served to align future initiatives within the established framework of the strategic partnership. Following the discussions, the Saudi leadership and President Macron expressed a shared commitment to continuing their coordination on international matters. Both parties concluded the session by affirming their intent to monitor the progress of joint projects identified during the visit.
Strengthening Saudi Jordanian Ties
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud met with Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi to conduct a review of bilateral relations and regional developments. The discussions between the two ministers focused on the existing partnership between Riyadh and Amman.
Prince Faisal and Ayman Safadi signed formal changes to the agreement governing the Saudi-Jordanian Higher Coordination Council. This body operates under the initial agreement established in 2016 to organize cooperation between the two countries. The modifications to the council's framework aim to update the operational structure of the organization.
Ayman Safadi stated during the meetings that Jordan maintains its support for Saudi Arabia in the face of Houthi attacks. He condemned strikes directed against Saudi civilians and economic infrastructure. The discussions regarding regional security concluded with both officials reaffirming their cooperation on matters of mutual concern.
