Macron Begins Gulf Tour Focused on Fuel Supplies and Strategic Ties
France now has commitments for 295,000 tonnes of diesel a month from Gulf suppliers, the presidency said, as Macron seeks to ease fuel prices.
- On Wednesday, French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Riyadh to meet Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, pledging France's support for Saudi Arabia's defense against escalating Houthi attacks.
- The visit aims to demonstrate France's solidarity with the kingdom while efforts continue to secure and diversify hydrocarbon supplies as Houthi blockades hamper oil exports from Saudi Arabia.
- Before arriving in Saudi Arabia, Macron attended the 9th Annual One Planet Sovereign Wealth Funds Summit in Lusail, Qatar, hosted by Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed and Emir Sheikh Tamim.
- This trip is part of a broader Gulf tour to secure diesel and petrol supplies as Macron seeks to lower energy prices following violent protests in France over rising living costs.
- Macron is the first Western leader to visit since Iran-backed Houthis intensified attacks this month, forcing Riyadh airport closure and postponing a major investment conference.
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France's President Emmanuel Macron has surprisingly travelled to the Saudi capital Riyadh during his Middle East trip.
Emmanuel Macron travelled to Saudi Arabia for an unannounced visit where he secured an additional supply of 200,000 tons per month from the United Arab Emirates.
The French President, Emmanuel Macron, during his surprise stop in Riad as part of the several-day mission to the Persian Gulf, "had an interview this afternoon with the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia. (ANSA)
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Vanguard NewsMacron Lands In Saudi Arabia On Surprise 'Solidarity' Visit
French President Emmanuel Macron landed in Riyadh where he is due to meet Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Wednesday, in a surprise "solidarity" visit after weeks of Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia.
Macron arrives in Riyadh, pledges French military support against Houthi attacks
French President Emmanuel Macron arrives in Riyadh to meet Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, confirming French defensive support and offering to help secure Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline.
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