Crown Prince Salman, deputy premier and minister of defense, yesterday received a message from French Defense Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian.

The message was handed to the prince by the French ambassador to the Kingdom.

Prince Salman also met with Dr. Abdullah Al-Turki, secretary-general of the Muslim World League, and members of the Makkah-based organization.

Al-Turki briefed the crown prince on MWL’s various activities. Prince Salman commended MWL’s efforts and hoped it would strengthen Muslim unity.