Macron Visits UAE to Discuss Security and Support French Troops
FRANCE 24 EnglishJanuary 5, 20261 min5,340 views
9 connections·11 entities in this video→Macron's Christmas Visit to UAE
- 🇫🇷 French President Emmanuel Macron visited the United Arab Emirates for a two-day trip, a Christmas tradition for him to connect with French troops.
- 🤝 The UAE is a strategic partner for France, particularly in defense, and has been the largest buyer of French weaponry over the past decade.
Key Security Discussions
- 🗣️ Macron met with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to discuss regional security.
- 🌍 Topics included the war in Gaza, its impact on Saudi Arabia and the UAE, and the UAE's involvement in the Strait of Bab el-Mandeb and Sudan.
French Military Presence and Operations
- 💂 Approximately 900 French military personnel are stationed in the UAE across naval, air, and land bases.
- ⚔️ These forces participate in Operation Chaml, part of the international coalition against the Islamic State in Iraq.
- 🚢 They are also involved in protecting maritime traffic from Houthi rebel attacks in Yemen.
- ✈️ The French forces demonstrated their capability in 2021 by deploying to Afghanistan to evacuate French nationals.
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Emmanuel MacronUnited Arab EmiratesFrench TroopsSecurity TalksUAE-France RelationsMiddle East SecurityWar in GazaStrait of Bab el-MandebOperation ChamlIslamic StateHouthi RebelsMaritime Security
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