Facing protests at home over the cost of living, Macron is seeking energy deals with Gulf partners to help ease fuel prices in France. His talks in Qatar focus on energy security and regional stability, but also on strenghtening France and EU's strategic ties with the region.
French President Emmanuel Macron met with the Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, in Doha, the final stop on his Gulf tour. The meeting focused on the strategic partnership, cooperation in the fields of economy, investment, security and defense, and regional developments.