Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim on first state visit to France - in pictures
The convoy of Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim as he visits in Paris on February 27. AFP
French President Emmanuel Macron prepares for the arrival of Sheikh Tamim for a meeting at the Elysee Palace as part of the emir's two-day state visit to Paris. Reuters
The Republican Guard Orchestra prepares for the arrival at the Elysee Palace. AFP
The red carpet is rolled out. AFP
Sheikh Tamim arrives for his official visit. AFP
From left, French Minister of the Armed Forces Sebastien Lecornu, Sheikh Tamim and Army Corps General Christophe Abad at an honour ceremony at Les Invalides, Paris. EPA
Sheikh Tamim inspects French troops in the courtyard of the Hotel des Invalides. AP
Mr Macron and Sheikh Tamim shake hands. EPA
The two men greet each other warmly. AP
The leaders pose for the cameras. AFP
Mr Macron and Sheikh Tamim sit down for talks. Reuters
Mr Macron and his wife Brigitte wait for the arrival of Sheikh Tamim. AFP
Ms Macron greets Sheikh Tamim as her husband watches on. EPA
The Macrons and Sheikh Tamim at Elysee Palace. EPA
Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe arrives for a state dinner with Mr Macron and Sheikh Tamim. AP
Mbappe is also captain of the French national football team. EPA
Mbappe gives the thumbs-up before the state dinner in honour of Sheikh Tamim. Reuters
Sheikh Tamim is pleased to greet Mbappe as Mr Macron and his wife watch on. EPA
Sheikh Tamim is pleased to greet Mbappe as Mr Macron and his wife watch on. EPA
Mr Macron welcomes Sheikh Tamim to the reception. EPA
Mr Macron and Sheikh Tamim. EPA
Sheikh Tamim delivers a speech before the official dinner, with flags of Qatar, France and the EU in the background. AFP
Mr Macron delivers his speech before the dinner. AFP