Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman on Monday held a telephone conversation with French President Francios Hollande during which he offered condolences over the recent horrific attack in the French city of Nice.
The King underscored the importance of unifying global efforts to confront and stamp out militant extremism, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
While denouncing the Nice attack, the King said that Saudi Arabia will stand by the Republic of France and the world community in confronting all forms and manifestations of extremism.
On his part, President Hollande thanked King Salman for his feelings. He also highlighted the close cooperation between the two countries in this domain.
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