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Thursday 28 July, Emmanuel Macron spoke at the Élysée with the Saudi Crown Prince, Mohammed Bin Salman. Saudi Arabia could play an important role in the energy crisis that many countries are going through.
The Saudi Crown Prince, Mohammed Ben Salmane, was received at the Élysée on Thursday July 28. By cutting themselves off from Russian oil, Emmanuel Macron and Western countries must find other suppliers. Second world producer, Saudi Arabia is the ideal partner. Last year, France imported 2.6 million tonnes from the country, or 7.7% of our consumption. The French president wants to open the Saudi floodgates to relieve the hydrocarbon markets.
The Elysée promises that the question of human rights will also be raised during this working dinner. Mohammed bin Salman is accused by the United States of having ordered the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi four years ago. He had since been rejected by the international community. This visit to France, as well as his recent meeting with US President Joe Biden, could allow the Saudi Crown Prince to restore his image on condition that he comes to the aid of the energy crisis that several countries are going through.
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