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

https://mins.news/en/video/106247

- France 24 English, 2026-10-19 12:44 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezA-gTKtaAk

> French President Emmanuel Macron is on a three-day visit to Gulf states focused on fuel supplies and strategic ties. He will visit Kuwait first, followed by the UAE, Bahrain and Qatar. The Élysée says Macron will seek commitments for extra diesel and petrol deliveries that could increase supplies available to France.

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