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Qatar's Defence Minister Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani welcomes French President Emmanuel Macron in Doha, 20 October 2026.

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Video. France's Macron begins state visit to Qatar as part of wider Gulf tour

Updated: 20/10/2026 - 20:09 GMT+2

Qatar welcomed the French president with full state honours on his arrival in Doha as the two countries are strengthening their strategic ties. Facing protests at home, Macron is seeking energy deals with Gulf partners to help ease fuel prices in France, but also contributing to regional stability.

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