Macron hosts Saudi crown prince for visit ranging from esports to Mideast

French President Emmanuel Macron Sunday welcomed Saudi crown prince and de facto ruler Mohammed bin Salman for a two-day visit, hosting him at the Esports World Cup before a second day focused on bilateral deals and the situation in the Middle East.

A French presidential official said several agreements, on health, transport and energy, will be signed on Monday alongside talks likely to focus on Iran.