French President Macron lands in Saudi Arabia on surprise 'solidarity' visit

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French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Riyadh for an unscheduled stop on his Gulf tour, describing the visit as a show of solidarity with Saudi Arabia. His office said the trip responds to Houthi attacks on Saudi territory.

⁠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 territory. Details by FRANCE 24 international affairs editor Douglas Herbert.