Qatar and France called for unrestricted navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and full implementation of Gaza ceasefire arrangements after Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met French President Emmanuel Macron in Doha. Macron’s state visit ran from Oct. 20 to 21, 2026, and included talks focused on regional de-escalation, energy security and bilateral cooperation.
A joint statement condemned Iranian military attacks against countries in the region as a breach of international law. The two governments backed diplomatic efforts addressing concerns about Iran’s nuclear program and urged the restoration of shipping through Hormuz without restrictions or fees. Qatar also reaffirmed its role in supporting energy security and stable supplies.
On Gaza, Qatar and France supported the implementation of the ceasefire, the withdrawal of Israeli forces under agreed arrangements and the urgent, safe and unhindered delivery of humanitarian assistance. They opposed annexation of the West Bank and called for an end to Israeli settlement policies and settler violence.
The humanitarian stakes remain severe. About 1. 4 million people in Gaza, or roughly two-thirds of the population, face crisis-level or worse acute food insecurity. Food assistance reaches about 1. 5 million people each month, but access and supplies remain below required levels.
The statement also called for full implementation of the Trilateral Framework Agreement on Lebanon, including restoring state sovereignty, disarming Hezbollah and securing a complete Israeli withdrawal. Qatar and France said the end of the UN peacekeeping mandate must not create a security vacuum and backed continued support for Lebanese institutions and armed forces.
Both governments said they would support stabilization and economic-recovery projects in Syria in coordination with Syrian authorities. They also agreed to deepen defense, security, energy, economic and investment cooperation, while Qatar and France continued diplomatic coordination aimed at containing regional tensions.