Macron tours Gulf states to secure energy supplies as fuel price fears fuel unrest in France
Summary
French President Emmanuel Macron began a three-day tour of Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Qatar, seeking to secure France's energy supplies amid soaring fuel prices. According to his office, he obtained commitments for an additional 200,000 tonnes of diesel per month from the UAE and Bahrain, as the French government works to address a cost-of-living crisis that has fuelled unrest in the country. The Gulf monarchies, whose hydrocarbon exports have plummeted due to the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, have little more leverage than Paris over the confrontation between the United States and Iran. In Doha, Qatar welcomed Macron with full state honours, and his talks there focus on energy security, regional stability and strengthening ties between France, the EU and the region.
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Le Monde
Source ↗Le Monde reports that Macron began a three-day trip to Kuwait, the UAE, Bahrain and Qatar to secure France's energy supplies, and that the Gulf monarchies, whose hydrocarbon exports have plummeted due to the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, have little more leverage than Paris over the US-Iran confrontation.
France 24
Source ↗France 24 reports that Macron obtained commitments for an additional 200,000 tonnes of diesel per month from the UAE and Bahrain during the Gulf tour, according to his office, as the French government scrambles to address a cost-of-living crisis that has fuelled unrest in the country.
Al Jazeera
Source ↗Al Jazeera reports that Macron's Gulf visit aims to address rising energy prices and strengthen ties with the region amid regional security concerns.
Euronews
Source ↗Euronews reports that Qatar welcomed Macron with full state honours in Doha as he began a state visit, and that Macron, facing protests at home, is seeking energy deals with Gulf partners to ease fuel prices in France while contributing to regional stability.
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