France's Macron begins state visit to Qatar as part of wider Gulf tour
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.
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