Macron secures extra fuel for France from UAE and Bahrain during Gulf tour
- French President Emmanuel Macron has secured the delivery of an additional 200,000 tonnes of diesel per month from the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain during a tour of the Gulf, the French presidency said on Tuesday.
- Issued on: 20/10/2026 - 16:06 2 min Reading time Macron obtained commitments for around 100,000 tonnes per month from the Emirates, while an additional 100,000 monthly tonnes will be secured during his stop in Bahrain, the Elysée Palace said.
- Arriving in Bahrain's capital Manama on Tuesday, Macron was greeted by crowds of schoolchildren waving French and Bahraini and flags.
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- French President Emmanuel Macron has secured the delivery of an additional 200,000 tonnes of diesel per month from the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain during a tour of the Gulf, the French presidency said on Tuesday.
- Issued on: 20/10/2026 - 16:06 2 min Reading time Macron obtained commitments for around 100,000 tonnes per month from the Emirates, while an additional 100,000 monthly tonnes will be secured during his stop in Bahrain, the Elysée Palace said.
- Arriving in Bahrain's capital Manama on Tuesday, Macron was greeted by crowds of schoolchildren waving French and Bahraini and flags.
Sources: RFI