Macron's Kuwait stop opens Gulf tour with 8 France–Kuwait agreements

Emmanuel Macron arrived in Kuwait on Monday, where he witnessed the signing of 8 cooperation agreements, opening a four-nation Gulf tour.

• Kuwait and France signed 8 agreements at a Kuwaiti palace on Monday, witnessed by Emir Sheikh Meshaal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and President Macron.
• The agreements span AI and data, defense, civil aviation, academic cooperation, direct investment, and health, involving Airbus, Pertim, and Gustave Roussy.
• Macron arrived in Kuwait at the start of a Gulf tour scheduled to include the UAE, Bahrain, and Qatar from October 19 to 21.
• Macron's office said he intends to discuss developments in the Strait of Hormuz and their impact on energy prices during the visit.