Macron visits Riyadh to show solidarity amid Houthi attacks, ease tensions at home via fuel deal
- French President Emmanuel Macron visited Riyadh on Wednesday for a surprise “solidarity” visit, making him the first Western leader to touch down in the kingdom since Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis intensified their attacks this month.
- The unannounced trip sent a strong signal to his oil-rich Saudi ally as Riyadh comes under near-daily attack.
- Read moreSaudi reports fresh Houthi attacks as France pledges to defend key oil port It was part of a Gulf tour to secure oil and diesel and bring down prices in France, following a weekend of violent protests over soaring living costs.
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- French President Emmanuel Macron visited Riyadh on Wednesday for a surprise “solidarity” visit, making him the first Western leader to touch down in the kingdom since Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis intensified their attacks this month.
- The unannounced trip sent a strong signal to his oil-rich Saudi ally as Riyadh comes under near-daily attack.
- Read moreSaudi reports fresh Houthi attacks as France pledges to defend key oil port It was part of a Gulf tour to secure oil and diesel and bring down prices in France, following a weekend of violent protests over soaring living costs.
Sources: France 24