Qatar's Emir, Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, embarked on a two-day state visit to France on Tuesday, marking the first such visit by a Qatari emir in 15 years and the first for Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani since ascending to the throne in 2013.
Official dinner on Tuesday at the Elysée Palace © ERT
Qatar's Emir, Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, embarked on a two-day state visit to France on Tuesday, marking the first such visit by a Qatari emir in 15 years and the first for Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani since ascending to the throne in 2013. The visit underscores the significance of the relationship between Qatar and France, with the Élysée Palace highlighting the deep ties between the two countries.
On Wednesday, Prime Ministers Gabriel Attal and Mohammad bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani will co-chair an Economic Forum focusing on investment opportunities between the two nations in artificial intelligence, decarbonization, semiconductors, biotechnology, and healthcare.
France stands as the leading European investor in Qatar, with investments totaling nine billion dollars in energy, aerospace, infrastructure, and tourism sectors. Additionally, it ranks among the top five recipient countries of Qatari investments.
The two countries announced an agreement involving Qatari investment commitments totaling 10 billion euros in the French economy by 2030.
During the visit, both countries will also reinvigorate their cultural relations, with the forthcoming visit of French Minister of Culture Rachida Dati to Qatar.
Israelis will on Wednesday mark three years since Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, 2023, triggering a military assault that destroyed much of Gaza, where conditions remain dire despite a year-old ceasefire that is meant to halt the war for good.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to Ankara and Istanbul from October 21 to 23, his office said on Tuesday, in what will be the first dedicated bilateral visit to NATO ally Turkey by a Canadian leader.
Israeli Ambassador Danny Danon said “Three years ago, on October 7th, Hamas tried to break us. They did not.”
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