Macron makes surprise visit to Saudi Arabia
Le Monde in English's headline. Reported by Le Monde in English, France 24, Channels Television, Al Jazeera English, Vanguard.
What the sources say, in brief
French President Emmanuel Macron landed in Riyadh on a surprise visit, adding an unscheduled stop to his ongoing Gulf tour, according to France 24. France 24 reported that the president's office said the visit aimed to show France's solidarity with Saudi Arabia over Houthi attacks on its territory. Al Jazeera English reported that Macron met the Saudi Crown Prince during the stop. Vanguard and Channels Television both reported that Macron is the first Western leader to visit the kingdom since the Iran-backed Houthis intensified their attacks this month. The sources excerpts provided do not give further details on the attacks or the talks, and the story is developing.
Key points
- France 24 reported that Macron landed in Riyadh, adding an unscheduled stop to his Gulf tour.
- France 24 said the president's office described the visit as aimed at showing France's solidarity with Saudi Arabia.
- Al Jazeera English reported that Macron met the Saudi Crown Prince during the surprise stop.
- Vanguard and Channels Television said Macron is the first Western leader to visit the kingdom since the Houthi attacks intensified.
What we know
- Macron landed in Riyadh on a surprise visit, according to France 24.
- The visit was an unscheduled stop on Macron's ongoing Gulf tour, according to France 24 and Al Jazeera English.
- Macron met the Saudi Crown Prince, according to Al Jazeera English.
- Macron is the first Western leader to visit Saudi Arabia since the Houthis intensified attacks this month, according to Vanguard and Channels Television.
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Macron makes surprise visit to Saudi Arabia. French President Emmanuel Macron landed in Riyadh on a surprise visit, adding an unscheduled stop to his ongoing Gulf tour, according to France 24. France 24 reported that the president's office said the visit aimed to show France's solidarity with Saudi Arabia over Houthi attacks on its territory. Al Jazeera English reported that Macron met the Saudi Crown Prince during the stop. Vanguard and Channels Television both reported that Macron is the first Western leader to visit the kingdom since the Iran-backed Houthis intensified their attacks this month. The sources excerpts provided do not give further details on the attacks or the talks, and the story is developing. Covered by 5 publications. Le Monde in English: Macron makes surprise visit to Saudi Arabia. France 24: French President Macron lands in Saudi Arabia on surprise 'solidarity' visit. Channels Television: Macron Lands In Saudi Arabia On Surprise ‘Solidarity’ Visit. Al Jazeera English: Macron’s surprise ‘solidarity’ visit to Saudi Arabia. Vanguard: Macron lands in Saudi Arabia on surprise ‘solidarity’ visit.
Who is covering it
- Le Monde in English France Macron makes surprise visit to Saudi Arabia The Elysée Palace said that Saudi Arabia would supply France with additional diesel 'for as many months as necessary.' 21 Oct · Tier 2
- France 24 France French President Macron lands in Saudi Arabia on surprise 'solidarity' visit French President Emmanuel Macron landed in Riyadh on Wednseday, adding an unscheduled stop to his ongoing tour of the Gulf region. The president's office said the visit aimed to demonstrate “France's solidarity” with Saudi Arabia in the face of attacks launched by the Houthis against its te 21 Oct · Tier 2
- Channels Television Nigeria Macron Lands In Saudi Arabia On Surprise ‘Solidarity’ Visit Macron is the first Western leader to visit the kingdom since Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis intensified their attacks this month. 21 Oct · Tier 2
- Al Jazeera English Qatar Macron’s surprise ‘solidarity’ visit to Saudi Arabia French President Emmanuel Macron made a surprise stop in Riyadh to meet Saudi Crown Prince during his ongoing Gulf tour. 21 Oct · Tier 2
- Vanguard Nigeria Macron lands in Saudi Arabia on surprise ‘solidarity’ visit Macron is the first Western leader to visit the kingdom since Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis intensified their attacks this month. 21 Oct · Tier 3
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