<div><span style="font-size: 1rem;">Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and French President Emmanuel Macron discussed the importance of stabilizing global energy markets and food supplies during the crown prince’s visit to France, a statement published by state news agency (SPA) reported on Friday.</span><br></div><div><br></div><div>Both leaders also agreed to boost cooperation on renewable energy, including solar energy and clean hydrogen, they said in the statement.</div><div><br></div><div>Macron and Prince Mohammed discussed the importance of ensuring uninterrupted supplies of wheat and grains to countries across the world to help stabilize prices.</div><div><br></div><div>They also underlined the need for continued evaluation of the threats facing both countries and the security and stability of the Middle East, read the SPA statement.</div><div><br></div><div>Boosting cooperation in defense and joining efforts to combat terrorism were also key part of the discussion between both leaders, who agreed to increase economic cooperation and strengthen investments.</div><div><br></div><div>Prince Mohammed thanked Macron for France’s backing of Saudi Arabia’s bid to host Expo 2030.</div><div>Macron praised the Kingdom’s efforts to maintain the truce in Yemen, while Prince Mohammed commended France’s backing of the United Nations’ effort to reach a political solution in Yemen.</div><div><br></div><div>The leaders addressed international efforts made to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon and to urge the Islamic state to cooperate with the International Atomic Energy Agency.</div><div><br></div><div>They agreed that diplomacy and peaceful means are the best way to resolve international disputes, emphasizing on respecting the unity and sovereignty of states and non-interference in any country's internal affairs.</div><div><br></div><div>Lebanon’s economic crisis was among the key issues discussed, with both leaders reiterating their support for Lebanon’s sovereignty, security and stability, and the importance of implementing comprehensive political and economic reforms.</div><div><br></div><div>They reviewed the work of the Saudi-French Fund in backing humanitarian and relief initiatives in Lebanon.</div><div><br></div><div>Prince Mohammed and Macron agreed to intensify efforts to reach a two-state solution in Palestine in a manner that guarantees the Palestinian people their right to establish an independent state with East Jerusalem as its capital.</div><div><br></div><div>The talks also discussed reaching a political solution in Syria that ensures the safety of its people.</div><div><br></div><div>The crown prince concluded his visit to France early Friday, having spent the previous two days in Greece.</div><div><br></div><div>On Thursday evening, he was welcomed by Macron at the Elysee Palace - the official residence of the French president - where they held a wide-ranging meeting. The French leader also hosted a private dinner for Prince Mohammed and his entourage later in the day. -arabnews&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>bnbd24/TR</div>