Macron to visit Qatar as the two countries deepen strategic ties
French President Emmanuel Macron will make an official visit to Qatar, according to a statement from the Amiri Diwan. Talks will cover regional issues and economic cooperation.
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Reuters, citing a statement from the Amiri Diwan, reported that French President Emmanuel Macron will make an official visit to Qatar. Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani is set to hold talks with him on expanding bilateral relations, coordinating on regional and international issues, and promoting security and stability.
The countries said bilateral trade exceeded 1.3 billion euros in 2024. Qatar has pledged to invest 10 billion euros in key French sectors, including the energy transition and semiconductors. QatarEnergy and TotalEnergies have also agreed to expand the North Field East project, the largest single project in LNG history.
why it matters
For markets the visit is mainly political, but Qatar's investment pledges and the joint LNG work with TotalEnergies matter for the gas sector and French companies.
market impact
LNG and energy: the QatarEnergy and TotalEnergies partnership may support long-term gas sector investment
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- ZAWYA: Qatar, France: historic ties and growing strategic partnership — Reuters, 20 October 2026 at 04:37 UTC
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