Macron and Qatar's Emir call for Gaza ceasefire and two-state solution
French President Emmanuel Macron and Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani issued a joint statement urging the implementation of a Gaza ceasefire and the revival of a two-state solution.
In Doha, French President Emmanuel Macron met with Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to address regional tensions involving Iran, Gaza and Lebanon. The pair released a joint declaration that reiterated backing for a two-state solution and demanded the enforcement of the Gaza ceasefire, Israeli force pull-back, and safe delivery of aid. They highlighted the importance of an international footprint to assist the Lebanese government and to uphold the US-brokered trilateral framework between Lebanon and Israel.
The statement also condemned Iranian military strikes on neighboring states as breaches of international law. Finally, they pledged support for diplomatic initiatives aimed at permanently resolving Iran’s threat and ensuring its nuclear program remains peaceful.
Why it matters
The joint call underscores coordinated diplomatic pressure on the Gaza conflict and broader Middle-East stability.
How this story developed
- Oct 19 Macron heads to Gulf states to secure oil supplies amid French fuel-price unrest
- Oct 19 Saudi Arabia may postpone the Future Investment Initiative conference after Wall Street executives voiced safety concerns, with a decision expected by Monday.
- Oct 19 The visit is scheduled for Monday through Wednesday and adds meetings with officials from Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Qatar.
- Oct 20 The kingdom announced it has scrapped plans to host the Future Investment Initiative on Oct. 26.
- Oct 21 The United Arab Emirates and Bahrain are expected to contribute about 100,000 tonnes of diesel to the French supply plan.
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