Emir of Qatar reaffirms to French President the depth of partnership and shared commitment to consolidating security and stability

His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, and French President Emmanuel Macron attended the ninth edition of the “One Planet” Sovereign Wealth Fund CEOs Summit, on the final day of President Macron’s visit to Doha as part of his Gulf tour, which also included stops in Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, and Bahrain. The Qatar News Agency (QNA) reported that the Emir of Qatar and the French President reviewed a mural showcasing the participating companies and organizations, highlighting their economic and investment efforts and activities.

The summit was also attended by Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, along with several sheikhs, chief executives of participating companies, businessmen, and senior officials from Arab and foreign countries.

During his participation in the summit, under the theme “Capital Across Generations,” Macron emphasized that the financial sector is a key partner in addressing climate change, reiterating France’s commitment to supporting efforts to align financial flows with climate objectives.

He stated: “Since the launch of the Sovereign Wealth Fund initiative in 2017, I have been firmly convinced that the financial sector must be a key partner in tackling climate change. Nearly a decade later, this conviction has only grown stronger and more significant.”

He added that the Sovereign Wealth Fund Alliance within the initiative now comprises 51 of the world’s leading institutions, praising their ongoing commitment, alongside sovereign wealth funds, to directing financial flows in line with climate goals, and affirming that France will remain a strong supporter of this ambitious direction.

His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad commended the productive discussions he held with President Macron to strengthen the strategic partnership between Qatar and France, expand cooperation between the two countries, and exchange views on major regional and international issues. He expressed pride in the development of Qatari-French relations and the shared commitment to consolidating security and stability and serving the mutual interests of both peoples.

In a post on his official account on the X platform, His Highness the Emir said: “Productive discussions brought me together in Doha with my friend, President Emmanuel Macron, during his state visit to Qatar. We explored ways to enhance our strategic partnership, expand cooperation between our two countries, and exchange views on key regional and international issues.”

He added, “We take pride in the development our relations have reached, and in the shared commitment to consolidating security and stability and serving the mutual interests of our two peoples.”

For his part, French President Emmanuel Macron announced that he had secured supplies of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Qatar. Macron told journalists in the Qatari capital, “We have secured the equivalent of 2 terawatt-hours per month of LNG during the winter,” adding, “This was important for us and will enable us to move forward.” He continued, “I have decided to proceed with the visit’s agenda, first to maintain France’s image in this region, and secondly before our citizens,” pledging that the secured gas supplies would yield positive results for the French people.

The Emir of Qatar had hosted an official dinner in honor of the French President at Lusail Palace two days ago. In his remarks on the occasion, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani emphasized the depth of the partnership between the two countries and the importance of the visit in enhancing cooperation across various sectors. He expressed his appreciation for the warmth and understanding that characterized the visit, and his confidence in the continued development of the partnership based on mutual respect and shared values, which serves the interests of both countries and their peoples and supports international stability, security, and peace.

For his part, Macron praised the partnership and the convergence of views between the two countries, highlighting the cooperation between them and the vitality of coordination reflected in their mutual engagements. He also commended the economic partnership and mutual investments, particularly in technology, energy, and industry, reaffirming the commitment to continue working within the “One Planet” initiative for sovereign wealth funds to support investment in future sectors.

Meanwhile, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar, and French Minister of Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot presided over the fourth annual strategic dialogue between Qatar and France in Doha yesterday. QNA reported that the dialogue reviewed the enhancement of relations and the strategic partnership between the two countries in political, diplomatic, economic, investment, defense, security, educational, health, cultural, sports, humanitarian, and developmental fields.

The progress achieved in cooperation areas since the third strategic dialogue held in June 2025 was also reviewed. Efforts undertaken by Qatar as a mediator to settle conflicts through diplomatic means, de-escalate tensions, and enhance regional security and stability were discussed, along with the importance of continuing coordination and consultation on regional and international issues of common interest.