French President Francois Hollande received Monday visiting Saudi Deputy Crown Prince Mohamed bin Salman.

Talks are expected to tackle means of boosting bilateral relations to serve the best interests of both countries.

Both sides will also discuss regional issues of mutual concern, with focus on the Middle East region.

The Saudi official arrived here Sunday leading a high-profile delegation on an official visit to France that comes at an invitation from the French government.

The two sides are expected to sign a number of agreements and MOUs and explore investment opportunities in the fields of defense, energy, health, agriculture and tourism. The Third Edition of Saudi-French Business Forum is due to convene during the Saudi delegation's visit to Paris.

Source: MENA