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Macron kicks off three-day Gulf tour, seeks securing fuel supplies amid crisis

Macron kicks off three-day Gulf tour, seeks securing fuel supplies amid crisis

Summary

French President Emmanuel Macron began a three-day visit to Gulf countries to secure oil and diesel supplies. This effort aims to help lower fuel prices after protests in France caused by high living costs.

Key Facts

  • President Macron started his Gulf tour on Monday.
  • He first visited Kuwait, an oil-producing country and OPEC member.
  • Macron met with Kuwait’s emir, Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.
  • The goal of the tour is to ensure a steady supply of fuel like oil and diesel.
  • French protests this weekend were violent and linked to rising living costs.
  • Macron condemned the violence in a speech on Sunday night.
  • The protests included clashes between police and protesters.
  • The visits occur amid concerns about energy prices affecting everyday life.
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