# Macron Begins Gulf State Visit

> French President Macron starts energy deals with Gulf nations to ease fuel prices amid home protests.
- Title: Macron Begins Gulf State Visit · euronews | Shortify
- Summary: French President Macron starts energy deals with Gulf nations to ease fuel prices amid home protests. Macron secures energy pledges from Gulf states to…
- Keywords: emmanuel macron, qatar, france, gulf states, energy deals, fuel prices, domestic protests, news, world, politics, Macron, Begins
- Source: euronews — https://euronews.com/2026/10/20/frances-macron-begins-state-visit-to-qatar-as-part-of-wider-gulf-tour
- Author: Mohamed Elashi
- Published: 2026-10-20T17:35:53+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: emmanuel macron, qatar, france, gulf states, energy deals, fuel prices, domestic protests, news, world, politics
## Macron Arrives in Doha
French President Emmanuel Macron begins two-day state visit to Qatar with full state honours.
## Energy Talks Begin
Macron and Qatar discuss energy security, defence, regional stability, and investments at Lusail Palace.
## Energy Pledges Secured
Gulf partners pledge 200,000 tonnes monthly diesel for France, equivalent to 10% of French consumption.
## Regional Stability Focus
France and Qatar strengthen defence ties after supporting each other during regional crises.
## Investment Commitments
Qatar pledged €10 billion in investments for energy transition, AI, aerospace, and healthcare during 2024 state visit.
## Macron's Domestic Pressures
Macron addresses fuel price crisis after violent protests in France, seeking Gulf energy deals to ease costs.
## Key takeaway

Macron secures energy pledges from Gulf states to address France's fuel price crisis after domestic unrest.