LIVE: Macron Visits Bahrain, Welcomed by King Hamad, for Talks on Energy, Defence and Investment

French President Emmanuel Macron visits Bahrain on Oct. 20, 2026, for talks on energy, defence and investment. King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa welcomes Macron at Sakhir Air Base, followed by a meeting at Sakhir Palace. A working lunch between the two leaders is closed to media. Watch live coverage of the visit. #Macron #Bahrain #KingHamad #France #Manama #Sakhir #Energy #Defence #Diplomacy #LiveNews (Source: Hindustan Times | Region: Paris, France)