A specialized media assured that Jean-Yves Le Drian was going to become a consultant to the Saudi defense industry. Information denied this Monday by the ex-minister.
The announcement was more than surprising. According to the Intelligence OnLine site, “former French minister Le Drian will become an adviser to the Saudi defense industry.” This statement was quickly denied by the person concerned with a response that could not have been clearer.
In fact, a proposal has been made, not from Saudi Arabia, but from Scopa Industries, a subsidiary of the private conglomerate Ajlan & Bros. This Saudi defense industrialist would try to form a consulting team with former political leaders with a well-stocked address book.
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