Category: France

Niger – Q&A from the press briefing (22 September 2023)

Niger – Q&A from the press briefing (22 September 2023)

Q – Any news about Sylvain Itté? How much longer can he hold out without new supplies? Are you thinking about bringing him back to France soon? A – We refer you to Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Catherine Colonna’s remarks during her September 18th press conference at the UN General Assembly. Useful links […]

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France greatly exceeds its commitments for climate financing in developing countries in 2022 (20 september 2023)

France greatly exceeds its commitments for climate financing in developing countries in 2022 (20 september 2023)

Joint communique issued by Bruno Le Maire, minister of the Economy, finance and industrial and digital sovereignty, Catherine Colonna, minister for Europe and foreign Affairs, Agnès Pannier-Runacher, minister for the Energy transition and Chrysoula Zacharopoulou, minister of state for Development, francophonie and international partnerships, attached to the minister for Europe and foreign Affairs. At the […]

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Participation of the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs in the high-level event to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the UN LGBTI Core Group (18 september 2023)

Participation of the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs in the high-level event to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the UN LGBTI Core Group (18 september 2023)

Catherine Colonna, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, participated in the high-level event to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the United Nations LGBTI Core Group in New York on 18 September 2023, during the 78th session of the General Assembly. It was the first time a French foreign minister has participated in the group. The […]

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The 78th United Nations General Assembly (19th to 26th September 2023)

The 78th United Nations General Assembly (19th to 26th September 2023)

The 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) takes place at UN Headquarters in New York from 19 to 26 September 2023. This year, the theme for the debate will be: “Rebuilding trust and reigniting global solidarity: Accelerating action on the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals towards peace, prosperity, progress and […]

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Azerbaijani military operation in Nagorno-Karabakh (19 September 2023)

Azerbaijani military operation in Nagorno-Karabakh (19 September 2023)

France utterly condemns Azerbaijan’s launch of a military operation in Nagorno-Karabakh, with the use of heavy weapons, including against residential areas. Such unilateral action, which threatens the thousands of civilians already affected by months of illegal blockade and runs counter to the international community’s efforts to reach a negotiated settlement, cannot be justified under any […]

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Libya – France assisting victims of the devasting floods (18 september 2023)

Libya – France assisting victims of the devasting floods (18 september 2023)

In the wake of the devastating floods in northeastern Libya on September 10 caused by Hurricane Daniel, France immediately mobilized its efforts in response to the Libyan authorities’ request for help for the victims of this disaster. Our top priority is working alongside Libyan emergency services to provide medical and surgical assistance to the injured. […]

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Russia – Q&A – (11th september 23)

Russia – Q&A –  (11th september 23)

Q – Yesterday, the Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman asked France to apologize for refusing to allow Russian journalists to attend President Macron’s press conference on the sidelines of the G20 summit in India. The president’s press team staff said, in particular, that Russian media outlet representatives could not attend the press conference. What is France’s […]

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Vietnam – Q&A – (11 september 2023)

Vietnam – Q&A – (11 september 2023)

Q – In regard to Vietnam, American president Joe Biden is signing a strategic partnership agreement with the country. What is the state of strategic relations between Paris and Hanoi? R – This year, we are celebrating 50 years of diplomatic relations and 10 years of strategic partnership with Vietnam. Our strong ties are based […]

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Speech by Ms Catherine Colonna at the 29th Ambassadors Conference

Speech by Ms Catherine Colonna at the 29th Ambassadors Conference

Ministers, Committee Chairs, Members of Parliament, Secretary-General, Ambassadors, Directors, dear friends, ladies and gentlemen, We find ourselves together again, for this 29th Ambassadors Conference, the second to include women ambassadors in its new title (Conférence des Ambassadrices et des Ambassadeurs in French, NDLR): We have more women ambassadors than ever, and they now represent more […]

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Morocco earthquake (September 9, 2023)

Morocco earthquake (September 9, 2023)

France was greatly shocked to learn of the dreadful 6.8-magnitude earthquake between Marrakesh and Agadir which occurred during the night, killing and injuring hundreds of people. France extends its sincere condolences to their families and close friends. Our embassy in Morocco and the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs’ Crisis and Support Centre in Paris […]

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