RIYADH: France’s decision to deploy troops to Saudi Arabia is a “concrete expression” of its solidarity with the Kingdom and is intended solely to help protect critical energy infrastructure, French Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Patrick Maisonnave has said. Speaking to Arab News, Maisonnave said the deployment ordered by President Emmanuel Macron sent a clear message about the strength of the strategic partnership between Riyadh and Paris. “Saudi Arabia can count on France,” the ambassador said, ad
