Macron’s surprise ‘solidarity’ visit to Saudi Arabia

French President Emmanuel Macron made an unannounced stop in Riyadh to meet Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during his ongoing Gulf tour.

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French President Emmanuel Macron made an unannounced stop in Riyadh to meet Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during his ongoing Gulf tour.

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The surprise visit comes amid increasing attacks on Saudi Arabia by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis.

French President Emmanuel Macron made a surprise stop in Riyadh to meet Saudi Crown Prince during his ongoing Gulf tour.

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