# Qatar’s emir and Macron hold Doha talks on defence and Strait of Hormuz crisis

https://mins.news/en/item/108852

- TRT World, 2026-10-21 03:04 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.trtworld.com/article/b00ff1504db7

> Qatar’s emir and Macron met in Doha to discuss defence and the Strait of Hormuz crisis. Qatar and France are moving to strengthen defence and investment cooperation.

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