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A high-level delegation from the civil aviation sector, headed by General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) President Abdulaziz bin Abdullah Al-Duailej held the Saudi-French Roundtable Meeting on Tuesday in the French capital, Paris.

The meeting brought together leading French companies specializing in civil aviation, along with chief executives, the deputy chief executive for aviation safety and environmental sustainability, officials, and experts in aviation, airports, and related services. More than 65 public and private entities from both countries participated.

The meeting was held as part of the 55th annual Paris Air Show, taking place from June 16 to 22. It aims to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation, explore investment opportunities, and expand areas of privatization and technology transfer. The meeting highlighted national priorities and projects in the sector, while facilitating the exchange of views on the future of the aviation industry, addressing shared challenges, and aligning efforts to build strategic partnerships that support infrastructure development, foster innovation, and promote sustainability in aviation — reinforcing the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's position as a global logistics hub and a key center for air transport.

Participants discussed available investment opportunities in the civil aviation industry and the attractive investment environment the Kingdom offers to both local and international investors. They also highlighted national initiatives, privatization prospects, and opportunities in airport infrastructure, air navigation services, and advanced aviation technologies.

These efforts reflect the Kingdom’s commitment to the sustainable development of the sector and its positive contribution to the global aviation industry, in line with its strategic interests and the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.