Paris, Jumada I 24, 1437, March 04, 2016, SPA -- Minister of Culture and Information Dr. Adel bin Zaid Al-Toraifi confirmed that the visit of the Crown Prince Mohammed bin Naif bin Abdulaziz, the Deputy Premier and Minister of Interior to France, was a success. The visit took place, in line with directives of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. Dr. Al-Toraifi pointed out that the Crown Prince, during the visit, met with French President Francois Hollande, Prime Minister and a number of French officials. During the visit, Saudi-French relations and ways to develop them in the fields of investment and common issues were discussed, including the situation and developments in the region, especially in countries exposed to a wave of terrorism, Dr. Al-Toraifi said, adding that the Saudi-French joint committee works in a perfect way, under the direction of the Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, the Second Deputy Premier and Minister of Defense, on the Saudi side. Dr. Al-Toraifi stressed that the Saudi French relations are strong, explaining that there are conformity of opinions between the two sides, on many regional issues and matters related to the world security. --SPA 00:59 LOCAL TIME 21:59 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w