The excellence of the relations between the leaders of the two countries no longer needs to be demonstrated. Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani is the first Arab leader to travel to Paris to meet with President Sarkozy after his election. In 2007 and 2008, he was the guest of honour at the 14 July parade. Accompanied by his wife, he made a State visit to Paris in June 2009.

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