# Macron visits Saudi Arabia as France secures diesel supplies

> French President Emmanuel Macron arrives in Riyadh on a surprise visit, the first Western leader there since Houthi attacks intensified this month.
- Title: Macron visits Saudi Arabia as France secures diesel supplies
- Summary: French President Emmanuel Macron arrives in Riyadh on a surprise visit, the first Western leader there since Houthi attacks intensified this month. Emmanuel…
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- Source: Al Jazeera — https://aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/21/macron-makes-surprise-saudi-visit-as-france-secures-extra-diesel-supplies?traffic_source=rss
- Author: Al Jazeera Staff
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- Topics: emmanuel macron, saudi arabia, mohammed bin salman, riyadh, houthi attacks, diesel supplies, france, news, world, politics
## Macron arrives in Riyadh
French President Emmanuel Macron has arrived in Riyadh on a surprise solidarity visit, making him the first Western leader to touch down in Saudi Arabia since Yemen's Houthis intensified their attacks this month.
## Meeting with Crown Prince
Macron met Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in the Saudi capital. The two discussed regional and international developments, as well as coordinating efforts to strengthen security and stability.
## France secures diesel supplies
The visit resulted in France securing extra diesel supplies from Saudi Arabia, according to the official Saudi Press Agency report on Wednesday.
## Key takeaway

Emmanuel Macron visited Saudi Arabia on a surprise solidarity trip, meeting Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to discuss regional security and coordinate efforts.