French, Saudi leaders talk over Middle East tensions

French President Emmanuel Macron has held talks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on the situation in the Middle East, focusing on regional security and maritime stability.

Macron said on X that he reaffirmed support for a ceasefire regime, stressing it must be strictly observed and extended to Lebanon, Caliber.Az reports.

Je viens d’échanger avec le prince héritier d’Arabie Saoudite, Mohammed Ben Salmane, sur la situation au Proche et Moyen-Orient.

J’ai rappelé mon soutien au cessez-le-feu, qui doit être pleinement respecté et étendu sans délai au Liban.…

— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) April 11, 2026

The two leaders also discussed the urgent need to restore free and secure navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil shipping route.

“With talks in Islamabad having just begun, we agreed to remain in close contact to help de-escalation, freedom of navigation and a deal that ensures lasting peace and security in the region,” Macron wrote.

By Aghakazim Guliyev