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

EuroNews20 October 2026, 17:35 UTCQatar

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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