Riyadh, April 01, 2020, SPA -- The Ministry of Finance signed remotely (due to the precautionary measures currently being followed) a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Bpifrance Assurance Export. The memorandum of understanding was co-signed by Minister of Finance and Chairman of the National Debt Management Center Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Jadaan, and from Bpifrance Assurance Export, General Manager, Mr. Francois Lefebvre. The two parties expressed their satisfaction with the new agreement and its role in strengthening bilateral economic relations between France and the Kingdom. The signing of the MOU is part of a plan to strengthen bilateral cooperation and partnership and discuss potential trade opportunities that will benefit both countries. The memorandum includes a number of cooperative activities, including providing cover either through export credit insurance schemes or through the strategic projects guarantee product for a number of government projects in the Kingdom. --SPA 19:42 LOCAL TIME 16:42 GMT 0033 www.spa.gov.sa/w1299254