Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Emmanuel Macron have spoken over the phone, Al Jazeera reports, citing the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).

The agency said that the two leaders reviewed regional and international issues while emphasising the importance of ensuring freedom of navigation in the region and supporting diplomatic efforts to reduce escalation.

They also discussed recent developments regarding the memorandum signed between the US and Iran, as well as efforts to reach comprehensive solutions aimed at achieving security and stability in the region, according to the agency.