# Macron begins Gulf tour in Kuwait, with Strait of Hormuz security on agenda

https://mins.news/en/video/106073

- Al Jazeera English, 2026-10-19 10:15 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Srs617YnRy8

> French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Kuwait to begin a three-day tour of Gulf countries. He is the first French president to visit Kuwait in more than 17 years. Talks are expected to cover defence and infrastructure, while visits to the UAE, Bahrain and Qatar will include discussions on keeping the Strait of Hormuz open.

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