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Macron makes surprise solidarity visit to Saudi Arabia

French President Emmanuel Macron made an unscheduled stop in Riyadh to meet Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during his Gulf tour. Macron's office said the visit aimed to demonstrate French solidarity with Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks on its territory.

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⁠French 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.

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French President Macron lands in Saudi Arabia on surprise 'solidarity' visit

⁠French 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.

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