The upcoming briefing was referenced by Paris 2024 President Tony Estanguet at today’s general media conference here when he was asked about the topic of concerns over security, particularly in the wake of the recent riots on the streets of the capital.

"We are gathering together in Paris all the safety and security teams, the national and international delegations for a two-day World Security Briefing  on July 20 and 21," Estanguet said.

"There we will be able to look at all aspects of the security of the Games."

Referring to the recent social unrest in France, he added: "We are treating these things very seriously because these things could have an impact on the Games. 

"We have had a public dialogue and a social charter with different unions for several years.

"It is a backbone for us and is updated on a regular basis. 

"I think we have all the tools in our toolbox to make sure these things are not long-lasting.

"Hiring sufficient private security is a huge factor for us, but we have been able to anticipate our needs and make sure we have significant means to ensure safety during the Paris Games."

He added that the first wave of security employment was over, and that the second wave would be completed by the end of summer, with a third wave due in the autumn.

"Things are moving along very nicely and we will have a very strong presence of private security at the Games," Estanguet said.

"We will review the position at the end of 2023.

"Our target is to put athletes in a secure position so of course we are looking at this subject very closely.

"Security of athletes is an absolute priority.

"Once decisions are made the security structure will match the requirements of all the delegations."

Asked if the armed forces might be called in in the event of any shortfalls in cover, as happened at the London 2012 Olympics Estanguet responded: "There may be missions where we are asked to work with the armed forces, for instance, as far as the Opening Ceremony is concerned, securing naval vessels - a precise mission where military forces have special expertise and will bring that to bear during the Games.

"But we don’t know the details - that is really up to the state."

Paris 2024 chief executive Etienne Thobois added that maritime forces had worked alongside Olympic Games officials at the recently concluded sailing test event at Marseille, where they secured the waterways with "exemplary cooperation."