RIYADH: The Shoura Council’s Saudi-French Parliamentary Friendship Committee met a delegation led by Amelia Lakrafi, the chairperson of the counterpart committee in the French parliament, in Riyadh.

During the meeting, which was led by Ayman bin Saleh Fadhel, the chair of the Saudi committee, they discussed ways to enhance collaboration between the council and the parliament in various areas, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday

They emphasized the need to bolster cooperation and highlighted the importance of leveraging the work of the parliamentary friendship committees in both countries to help facilitate and reinforce joint projects. The participants also discussed other topics and issues of common interest, officials said.

Waleed El-Khuraiji, the vice minister of foreign affairs, also held talks with the French delegation, during which they similarly discussed cooperation and ongoing efforts to strengthen the close partnership between the countries.

In addition, Lakrafi met the vice speaker of the Shoura Council, Mishaal Al-Sulami, and they emphasized the significance of the relationship between Riyadh and Paris, particularly in the parliamentary sphere.

Lakrafi thanked the Kingdom for the welcome she has received during her visit. She also highlighted the robust and enduring ties between the two countries, along with the global influence and importance of the Kingdom, and its role in promoting the true essence of Islam worldwide.