The Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz visited the Paris Police Security Operations Center Tuesday where he was received by Paris Police Prefect Laurent Nuñez.
During the visit, Prince Abdulaziz was briefed on the operational mechanisms of the Security Operations Department, including the round-the-clock monitoring of field situations.
He received detailed explanations from center officials regarding the advanced technical systems in use, as well as the key responsibilities assigned to the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games Operations Room, which managed security during the Games hosted by Paris last year.
Prince Abdulaziz also observed a live demonstration conducted by Paris Police personnel, simulating emergency response scenarios to illustrate the Force’s preparedness and coordination, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.
In a separate engagement, the Minister of Interior visited the Research, Assistance, Intervention, and Deterrence Forces of the French National Police. There, he was received by Commander Guillaume Cardet, who provided an overview of the unit’s operational scope, including rapid response to security threats and emergency interventions. The visit included a tactical simulation demonstrating the unit’s deployment capabilities using modern techniques and advanced technologies.
The visits were attended by members of the official delegation accompanying the Minister.
Furthermore, the Saudi Minister also met Tuesday with a group of Ministry of Interior scholarship students studying in the French Republic.
During the meeting, the Minister affirmed that the wise leadership places great importance on the welfare of Saudi scholarship students, ensuring the provision of a supportive educational environment to help them succeed.
Prince Abdulaziz expressed his pride in the students’ academic and professional accomplishments, encouraging them to remain diligent, uphold religious and national values, and represent the Kingdom in a manner that reflects its esteemed status. He also wished them continued success in their academic and professional pursuits.
Earlier, the Saudi Minister of Interior met on Monday with French Republic Minister of the Interior Bruno Retailleau at the French Ministry of the Interior in Paris. They discussed several topics related to security affairs between the two friendly countries. Following the meeting, Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud and his French counterpart held an official discussion session.
Following the session, Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud and his French counterpart signed the executive document outlining future security cooperation pathways between the Saudi and French ministries.
