French President Macron makes surprise visit to Saudi Arabia to show solidarity and secure fuel supplies
French President Emmanuel Macron visited Riyadh on Wednesday, meeting Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The visit comes amid escalating Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, which have intensified this month. France has secured additional diesel supplies from the UAE and Bahrain, and will deliver 295,000 tonnes monthly from Saudi Arabia.
- French President Emmanuel Macron visited Riyadh.
- The French had previously secured guarantees from Saudi Arabia for diesel sales.
- Macron secured delivery of additional diesel from the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain.
- The G7 countries agreed to draw up to 100 million barrels of oil from strategic reserves.
- Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia have reached an unprecedented scale in recent weeks.
- The visit aims to demonstrate France’s solidarity with the kingdom against Houthi attacks.
- France has commitments for 295,000 tonnes of diesel monthly.
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