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
    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
    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 Republican Guard Orchestra prepares for the arrival at the Elysee Palace. AFP
  • The red carpet is rolled out. AFP
    The red carpet is rolled out. AFP
  • Sheikh Tamim arrives for his official visit. 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
    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
    Sheikh Tamim inspects French troops in the courtyard of the Hotel des Invalides. AP
  • Mr Macron and Sheikh Tamim shake hands. EPA
    Mr Macron and Sheikh Tamim shake hands. EPA
  • The two men greet each other warmly. AP
    The two men greet each other warmly. AP
  • The leaders pose for the cameras. AFP
    The leaders pose for the cameras. AFP
  • Mr Macron and Sheikh Tamim sit down for talks. Reuters
    Mr Macron and Sheikh Tamim sit down for talks. Reuters
  • Mr Macron and his wife Brigitte wait for the arrival of Sheikh Tamim. AFP
    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
    Ms Macron greets Sheikh Tamim as her husband watches on. EPA
  • The Macrons and Sheikh Tamim at Elysee Palace. 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
    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 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
    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
  • 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 welcomes Sheikh Tamim to the reception. EPA
  • Mr Macron and Sheikh Tamim. 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
    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
    Mr Macron delivers his speech before the dinner. AFP
  • Mbappe at the state dinner. EPA
    Mbappe at the state dinner. EPA