Saudi crown prince and France’s Macron discuss regional security in call

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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has discussed the situation in the Middle East and freedom of navigation in the Red Sea with French President Emmanuel Macron during a phone call, Al Jazeera reports, citing the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).

It said that the two leaders discussed joint efforts to enhance stability in the region and achieve security following attacks on Saudi targets by Yemen’s Houthis.

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