Expo 2030 is a bid contest: Russia, South Korea, Italy, Ukraine, and Saudi Arabia seek to host the 2030 World Expo. Macron met Mohammed bin Salman amid Paris esports events, framing broader Middle East headlines as the bid battle continues.
Macron has hosted Mohammed bin Salman at the Esports World Cup closing ceremony in Paris, amid talks on a Saudi-French strategic partnership and upcoming deals on health, transport and energy. The visit underscores deepening ties between Paris and Riyadh as both nations prepare for major global events.