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Doha, Qatar: President Emmanuel Macron visited Qatar from October 20-21, 2026, to reinforce the strong ties between France and Qatar. His visit followed extensive talks with Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, during which they reaffirmed their dedication to collaboration across various sectors, including defense, energy, and cultural exchanges.

The two leaders acknowledged the current regional tensions and discussed methods to ease conflicts and ensure energy security and freedom of navigation. They condemned Iranian aggression and supported efforts to ensure Iran's nuclear program remains peaceful. France also praised Qatar's mediation efforts to address these issues and maintained their commitment to promoting stability in the Middle East.

France and Qatar reaffirmed their support for a two-state solution, calling for an independent Palestinian state living peacefully alongside Israel. They expressed their opposition to Israeli settlement policies and Israeli forces in Lebanon, and their commitment to the UNIFIL mandate to maintain international support for Lebanon's sovereignty. The two countries further vowed to keep cooperating in stability efforts across various regions, including Libya, Syria, Sudan, the Horn of Africa, and Yemen.