France 'has to assist' Gulf states, diplomat says as Macron makes three-day visit

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President Emmanuel Macron is visiting Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Qatar to discuss fuel supplies and strategic ties. France is seeking commitments for additional diesel and petrol deliveries to bolster available supplies.

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.