Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman received a call from French President Francois Hollande who congratulated the king on the appointment of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Naif and Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the SPA has reported.
The two heads of state also discussed the relations between their two countries and regional and international developments.
Meanwhile, Egypt’s President Abdul Fattah El-Sissi congratulated Crown Prince Mohammed bin Naif for his appointment in a call on Friday. El-Sissi wished him success.
Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif congratulated his Saudi counterpart on his appointment, Iranian media reported Friday.
Zarif said he hoped that “relations between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Saudi monarchy will develop” following the nomination of Adel Al-Jubeir as Riyadh's top diplomat.
Congratulatory calls received from Hollande, El-Sissi
Congratulatory calls received from Hollande, El-Sissi
