PARIS — Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman arrived at Les Invalides in Paris on Monday, marking the formal start of his state visit to France.The Crown Prince was accorded an official reception upon the arrival of his motorcade at the historic complex, where he was welcomed by French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu.**media[2755259]**A contingent of mounted French Republican Guards and ceremonial motorcycles escorted the Crown Prince as part of the welcoming ceremonies.The Saudi royal anthem and the French national anthem were played before the Crown Prince inspected a guard of honor assembled to welcome him.The commander of the guard then introduced the military units participating in the ceremony.**media[2755257]**The Crown Prince later greeted French ministers and senior government officials, while Lecornu greeted the princes, ministers and senior officials accompanying the Crown Prince.The ceremony at Les Invalides formally opened the Crown Prince’s state visit, which comes as Saudi Arabia and France seek to deepen their strategic partnership and expand cooperation across political, economic and investment fields.
