Saudi Arabia, France discuss cooperation in peaceful uses of nuclear energy

Saudi Arabia and France discussed cooperation within the framework of Bilateral Cooperation Agreement in Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy signed by the two countries on Feb. 22, 2011, Saudi Press Agency reported.

This came during a virtual meeting between Saudi Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman and French Minister of Energy Transition Agnès Pannier-Runacher.

They stressed the need to increase the stability of the international oil market, continue close communication and strengthen cooperation to address emerging risks and challenges.

Both sides confirmed that they would strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries. While underlining the need to ensure secure and reliable supplies of energy into global markets, they noted that the Kingdom continues to be a reliable partner and supplier of oil to France.

The ministers stressed the importance of encouraging both sides to work on opportunities in petrochemicals, electricity, energy efficiency, innovation, decarbonization technologies and other areas of mutual interest.