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Mbappe at the state dinner. EPA
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The convoy of Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim as he visits in Paris on February 27. AFP
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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
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The Republican Guard Orchestra prepares for the arrival at the Elysee Palace. AFP
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The red carpet is rolled out. AFP
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Sheikh Tamim arrives for his official visit. AFP
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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
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Sheikh Tamim inspects French troops in the courtyard of the Hotel des Invalides. AP
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Mr Macron and Sheikh Tamim shake hands. EPA
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The two men greet each other warmly. AP
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The leaders pose for the cameras. AFP
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Mr Macron and Sheikh Tamim sit down for talks. Reuters
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Mr Macron and his wife Brigitte wait for the arrival of Sheikh Tamim. AFP
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Ms Macron greets Sheikh Tamim as her husband watches on. EPA
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The Macrons and Sheikh Tamim at Elysee Palace. EPA
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Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe arrives for a state dinner with Mr Macron and Sheikh Tamim. AP
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Mbappe is also captain of the French national football team. EPA
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Mbappe gives the thumbs-up before the state dinner in honour of Sheikh Tamim. Reuters
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Sheikh Tamim is pleased to greet Mbappe as Mr Macron and his wife watch on. EPA
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Sheikh Tamim is pleased to greet Mbappe as Mr Macron and his wife watch on. EPA
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Mr Macron welcomes Sheikh Tamim to the reception. EPA
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Mr Macron and Sheikh Tamim. EPA
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Sheikh Tamim delivers a speech before the official dinner, with flags of Qatar, France and the EU in the background. AFP
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Mr Macron delivers his speech before the dinner. AFP
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Mbappe at the state dinner. EPA
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The convoy of Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim as he visits in Paris on February 27. AFP
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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
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The Republican Guard Orchestra prepares for the arrival at the Elysee Palace. AFP
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The red carpet is rolled out. AFP
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Sheikh Tamim arrives for his official visit. AFP
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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
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Sheikh Tamim inspects French troops in the courtyard of the Hotel des Invalides. AP
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Mr Macron and Sheikh Tamim shake hands. EPA
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The two men greet each other warmly. AP
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The leaders pose for the cameras. AFP
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Mr Macron and Sheikh Tamim sit down for talks. Reuters
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Mr Macron and his wife Brigitte wait for the arrival of Sheikh Tamim. AFP
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Ms Macron greets Sheikh Tamim as her husband watches on. EPA
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The Macrons and Sheikh Tamim at Elysee Palace. EPA
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Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe arrives for a state dinner with Mr Macron and Sheikh Tamim. AP
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Mbappe is also captain of the French national football team. EPA
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Mbappe gives the thumbs-up before the state dinner in honour of Sheikh Tamim. Reuters
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Sheikh Tamim is pleased to greet Mbappe as Mr Macron and his wife watch on. EPA
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Sheikh Tamim is pleased to greet Mbappe as Mr Macron and his wife watch on. EPA
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Mr Macron welcomes Sheikh Tamim to the reception. EPA
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Mr Macron and Sheikh Tamim. EPA
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Sheikh Tamim delivers a speech before the official dinner, with flags of Qatar, France and the EU in the background. AFP
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Mr Macron delivers his speech before the dinner. AFP
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Mbappe at the state dinner. EPA
Qatar's Emir meets PSG’s Mbappe at state dinner during France visit
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