Macron begins state visit to Qatar after Gulf tour focused on energy and defence
French President Emmanuel Macron has begun a two-day state visit to Qatar, where he was welcomed with full state honours by Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. The visit comes at the end of a wider Gulf tour that has focused on energy security, defence, regional stability and investment ties. Talks in Doha were held at Lusail Palace after Macron arrived at Hamad International Airport under a fighter-jet escort and a state motorcade through the capital.The French presidency said the Gulf tour secured pledges of additional fuel supplies, including extra diesel. According to the Elysee, France obtained commitments for... [Continue Reading]
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