French President Francois Hollande today presented Crown Prince Mohammed bin Naif bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Prime Minister of Interiorwith the National Order of Legion for his regional and international efforts to combat extremism and terrorism.

Following the presentation, President Hollande and Crown Prince Mohammed held bilateral talks.

During his two day visit to France, Crown Prince Mohammad also met with French Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Development Marc Ayrault and Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve.  The meetings discussed issues of common interest between the Kingdom and France, as well as the latest developments in the Middle East.