# Macron begins Qatar state visit as part of wider Gulf tour

https://mins.news/en/video/108345

- euronews, 2026-10-20 18:09 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-C1pPmyKu8

> Qatar welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron to Doha with full state honours. As the two countries deepen strategic ties, Macron is seeking energy deals with Gulf partners to help ease fuel prices in France and contribute to regional stability.

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