Macron makes surprise Saudi visit to show solidarity against Houthis
Summarised from 2 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 21 Oct, 18:09 · Archive
French President Emmanuel Macron made an unannounced stop in Riyadh to demonstrate France's solidarity with Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks.
French President Emmanuel Macron made an unannounced stop in Riyadh on Wednesday, adding an unscheduled stopover to his ongoing Gulf region tour. He met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during the visit.
The French president's office said the visit was intended to demonstrate 'France's solidarity' with Saudi Arabia. The timing comes as the kingdom faces increasing attacks launched by the Houthis, Yemen's Iran-backed militant group, against its territory.
How it is being reported
- Macron visits Riyadh to show solidarity amid Houthi attacks, ease tensions at home via fuel dealFrench President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday paid an unannounced visit to Riyadh in a bid to underscore French support for the kingdom amid intensified attacks by Houthi rebels and an attempt to ease tensions at home by securing oil and diesel imports.France 24 · 21 Oct, 18:09
- Macron makes surprise Saudi visit as France secures extra diesel suppliesFrench president meets Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh to discuss energy, security, and infrastructure.Al Jazeera · 21 Oct, 17:58
- Macron’s surprise ‘solidarity’ visit to Saudi ArabiaFrench President Emmanuel Macron made a surprise stop in Riyadh to meet Saudi Crown Prince during his ongoing Gulf tour.Al Jazeera · 21 Oct, 17:34
- French President Macron lands in Saudi Arabia on surprise 'solidarity' visitFrench President Emmanuel Macron landed in Riyadh on Wednseday, adding an unscheduled stop to his ongoing tour of the Gulf region. The president's office said the visit aimed to demonstrate “France's solidarity” with Saudi Arabia in the face of attacks launched by the Houthis against its territory. Details by FRANCE 24 international affairs editor Douglas Herbert.France 24 · 21 Oct, 16:54
In this story: Emmanuel Macron · Mohammed bin Salman · Saudi Arabia · France · Houthis
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