French President Emmanuel Macron called for unity among Gulf states today, saying he was ready to back all initiatives to encourage calm. <br/><br/>Macron spoke by phone with Qatari leader Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and restated the importance of preserving stability in the region. <br/><br/>He also reaffirmed France's readiness to stay in contact with all parties involved, the president's office said in a statement.<br/>'<br/>Bahrain, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates severed diplomatic ties and transport links with Qatar yesterday, accusing it of supporting extremism.<br/>

French President Emmanuel Macron called for unity among Gulf states today, saying he was ready to back all initiatives to encourage calm. <br/><br/>Macron spoke by phone with Qatari leader Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and restated the importance of preserving stability in the region. <br/><br/>He also reaffirmed France's readiness to stay in contact with all parties involved, the president's office said in a statement.<br/>'<br/>Bahrain, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates severed diplomatic ties and transport links with Qatar yesterday, accusing it of supporting extremism.<br/>