French-Saudi Talks to Blend Gaming Summit with Regional Diplomacy

French President Emmanuel Macron is hosting Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for a two-day visit beginning Sunday, featuring the Esports World Cup closing ceremony and bilateral meetings. The agenda includes signing agreements on health, transport, and energy, as well as discussions on Middle East stability and peace. The visit comes amid ongoing tensions in the region and follows the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, which remains a sensitive issue.