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

https://mins.news/en/item/106244

- France 24, 2026-10-19 12:43 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/perspective/20261019-france-has-to-assist-gulf-states-diplomat-says-as-macron-makes-three-day-visit

> French President Emmanuel Macron is visiting Gulf states for three days, with fuel supplies and strategic ties on the agenda. He will go first to Kuwait, followed by the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Qatar. The Élysée says he will seek commitments for additional diesel and petrol deliveries that could boost supplies available to France.

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