Egpyt, Saudi, Qatar, UAE invited to upcoming G7 summit in France, says Macron

Published June 11, 2026 Updated June 11, 2026 08:16pm

France’s President Macron says leaders from Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE will be invited to take part in next week’s G7 session in France, which will focus on negotiations to end the conflict with Iran and the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, Al Jazeera reports.

In comments carried by AFP, Macron says the disruptions in Hormuz have “a real impact on our economies” due in particular to soaring fuel prices.

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