Saudi Crown Prince and Macron discuss regional security, freedom of navigation

RIYADH — Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman discussed regional developments and efforts to strengthen security and stability and ensure freedom of maritime navigation during a phone call with French President Emmanuel Macron.The Crown Prince received the call from Macron early Friday, during which the two leaders also reviewed bilateral relations and areas of cooperation between Saudi Arabia and France, as well as ways to further develop them.They also exchanged views on a number of regional and international issues of mutual interest, according to the Saudi Press Agency.