French media today highlighted the results of the state visit conducted by HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani to Paris on Feb. 27 and 28. They considered it an important occasion for intensifying cooperation and coordination on various regional and international issues, as well as a new impetus for bilateral relations towards broader prospects in all fields.
French media emphasized Qatar's and France's desire to enhance their commercial and economic partnership, along with their joint work on several regional and international issues, including the urgent call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
In this context, Le Monde newspaper stated that HH the Amir visit contributed to strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries and provided an opportunity to renew the call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
The economic outcomes of HH the Amir's visit were also discussed, with emphasis on the strategic importance of the signed economic agreements and the Qatari-French economic forum held yesterday in Paris. This forum was highlighted for its significant role in boosting bilateral economic relations and deepening them.
Furthermore, France Info praised the efforts of HH the Amir in negotiating a ceasefire in Gaza, highlighting the joint efforts between France and Qatar to provide humanitarian aid to the besieged Gaza Strip.
Additionally, Le Figaro highlighted Qatar's interest in investing in France in sectors such as real estate, finance, hotels, and its focus on new vital sectors like energy.
The newspaper emphasized the mutual cooperation between the two countries, particularly evident in the welcoming remarks of HE President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee Palace to HH the Amir, stressing that France considers Qatar a reliable partner that can be counted on.
In the same context, France 24 welcomed Qatar's announcement of its intention to invest 10 billion Euro in France by 2030, considering this move important and beneficial for both countries, strengthening their strong relationship.
French writer and journalist Renaud Girard, in an article in Le Figaro, noted that French-Qatari relations have witnessed a qualitative leap recently, highlighting the importance of the state visit of HH the Amir to France. He indicated that it reflects the importance of Qatari diplomacy in Middle Eastern issues, demonstrating Qatar's continuous efforts to promote a culture of dialogue, peace, and solidarity in the region and the world, earning it a good reputation in the international community.
Girard emphasized France's good understanding of Qatar's value as an Arab diplomatic force, manifested in the signing of a strategic partnership agreement between the two countries. He praised Qatar's outstanding efforts in stopping Israeli aggression on Gaza and delivering humanitarian aid to civilians in the sector, as well as its role in finding a solution to the Lebanese issue and its pivotal role in the Afghan file.
The writer said that Qatar has the ability to deal with complex issues and has demonstrated its expertise in negotiating and effectively intervening in several regional and international issues. He highlighted Qatari diplomacy's role in resolving international conflicts based on principles of neutrality and a commitment to achieving peace and security. (QNA)
