Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, held talks in Paris on Monday with French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian, reported the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). The two officials discussed bilateral ties and ways of strengthening them. They also covered regional developments and efforts exerted towards them. The meeting was attended by the official delegation accompanying the Crown Prince on his official visit. He had arrived in Paris on Sunday and has so far held talks with President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Edouard Philippe.