Macron arrived in Saudi Arabia as part of his Gulf tour

French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, wrapping up a tour of Gulf countries that began in Kuwait on Monday and included the UAE and Qatar. The visit takes place against the backdrop of escalating regional tensions and disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

Javlon TursunovFirst published on tafs uz 1 min read
Macron arrived in Saudi Arabia as part of his Gulf tour

The key facts

  • Macron arrived in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, the Élysée Palace said
  • The tour began in Kuwait on Monday, followed by the UAE and Qatar on Tuesday
  • The visit takes place against the backdrop of regional tensions and shipping disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz

Visit to Riyadh

French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, the Élysée Palace said. The visit is part of a tour of Persian Gulf countries.

Tour itinerary

The tour began on Monday in Kuwait, after which Macron visited the United Arab Emirates, and on Tuesday — Qatar.

Context

According to the Élysée Palace, the tour takes place against the backdrop of escalating regional tensions and disruptions to maritime shipping through the Strait of Hormuz — a strategic waterway through which a significant share of the world's oil supplies passes.

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