Saudi Arabia and France Sign Memorandum to Expand Sports Cooperation
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PARIS, August 24 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Sport and the French Ministry of Sports, Youth and Community Life signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen sports cooperation between the two countries and expand joint initiatives.
The memorandum was signed in Paris on the sidelines of the closing ceremony of the 2026 Esports World Cup by Saudi Minister of Sport Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal and French Minister of Sports, Youth and Community Life Marina Ferrari.
The agreement establishes a framework for cooperation between sports institutions and organizations in both countries, including the exchange of programs, expertise and experience.
It also covers sports personnel development and increased participation in conferences, seminars and sporting events hosted by Saudi Arabia and France.
Areas of cooperation include elite sport, esports, grassroots sport, sports science, sports medicine and sports law, as well as exchanges involving coaches, experts and researchers.
The memorandum also includes cooperation between sports organizations, exchanges of technical and administrative expertise, visits between national teams, and joint seminars, conferences and scientific research.
The agreement reflects continued efforts by Saudi Arabia and France to broaden cooperation between their sports institutions and organizations.
