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Saudi prince accused of complicity in Khashoggi murder thanks Macron for 'warm reception' in Paris

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) and French President Emmanuel Macron discussed the Ukraine, energy, and problems in the Middle East. But the elephant in the room, the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, was not mentioned.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 29, 2022

Macron, Saudi crown prince pledge to 'ease effects' of Ukraine war

French President Emmanuel Macron and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman agreed "to ease the effects" of the war in Ukraine during talks in Paris, the Élysée Palace said Friday. Macron came under fire from rights groups for hosting the Saudi leader, who has been accused of being behind the…

France 24 · Jul 29, 2022

Saudi Crown Prince, Macron Discuss Energy, Iran Nuclear Deal, Lebanon

French President Emmanuel Macron and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held a working dinner at the Elysée Palace on Thursday, during which they discussed bilateral relations and areas of existing partnership. They also touched on opportunities for developing cooperation and reviewed the latest developments in the Middle East and…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 29, 2022

Macron invites the great and good to savour pomp of inauguration ceremony

Former presidents, military, health and trade union chiefs as well as athletes and academics will feature among the 450 guests at the inauguration of Emmanuel Macron as president of France on Saturday morning at the Elysée Palace.

Radio France Internationale · May 7, 2022

France's Macron to Be Inaugurated for New Term

President Emmanuel Macron is on Saturday to be inaugurated for a new term after his election victory over the far right made him the first French head of state for 20 years to win a second mandate. The event, starting at 0900 GMT at the Elysee Palace, kicks off a…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 7, 2022

Re-elected French President Macron to meet with Germany's Scholz on Monday - Elysee

French President Emmanuel Macron will travel to Germany for a first official visit after his re-election on Monday, the Elysee told Reuters on Thursday.

Reuters · May 5, 2022

Biden, Macron agree in call to rapidly hold detailed discussion on Ukraine war - Elysee

French President Emmanuel Macron, who was re-elected on Sunday, and his U.S. counterpart Joe Biden agreed in a congratulatory phone call on Monday to "rapidly" hold more detailed discussions on global issues, including the war in Ukraine, the Elysee said.

Reuters · Apr 25, 2022

France's Macron urges Iran to agree to a nuclear deal

French President Emmanuel Macron spoke with his Iranian counterpart Ebrahim Raisi on Saturday, urging him to agree to a deal to revive a 2015 nuclear agreement, the Elysee said.

Reuters · Feb 19, 2022

Putin gave no indication in Macron call he's preparing invasion - French presidency official

Russian President Vladimir Putin gave no indication in a phone call with French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday that he was preparing to invade Ukraine, a French presidency official said.

Reuters · Feb 12, 2022