France 'has to assist' Gulf states, diplomat says as Macron makes three-day visit
French President Emmanuel Macron is making a three-day visit to the Gulf states focused on fuel supplies and strategic ties.
France 24 reports: French President Emmanuel Macron is making a three-day visit to the Gulf states focused on fuel supplies and strategic ties.
The French leader will first visit Kuwait before heading to the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Qatar. The Elysée Palace said Macron would seek commitments for additional deliveries of diesel and petrol that could increase supplies available to France.
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