Q: According to the Wall Street Journal, as a decision hasn’t yet been taken on Ukraine’s NATO membership, the Western countries are discussing security guarantees for Kyiv. The United States as well as France, Germany and the United Kingdom could act as guarantor states to protect Ukrainian security. Does such a guarantee plan for Ukraine […]
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France condemns the Israeli authorities’ decision to authorize the establishment of Israeli settlers in Homesh, in the north of the occupied West Bank. This decision is contrary to international law and also contravenes the commitments Israel made at the Aqaba and Sharm el-Sheikh meetings. France calls on the Israeli Government to reverse this decision. France […]
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On the occasion of the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia, France reiterates its commitment to the universal decriminalization of homosexuality and the defense of LGBT+ rights. We salute the measures that several countries from every continent have taken to protect LGBT+ people and combat the violence and discrimination that they face. France calls […]
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France congratulates Amy Pope on her May 15th election as Director General of the International Organization for Migration (IOM). France will continue to fully support the IOM, a key player in migration management, with due respect for human rights and in service of international solidarity. France stands with the Director General to continue to reform […]
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For the 2nd anniversary of the IDAHOBIT declaration, signed by 14 EU Member States, France would like to commend the decision of Portugal and Slovenia to join and sign this call to act further in favor of LGBTIQ rights within the EU and throughout the world. In the context of a global backlash against these […]
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Q : What is the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ reaction to the investigation into the Olivier Dubois case conducted by several French media organizations? That investigation showed that Operation Barkhane allegedly tried to use the journalist without his knowledge to locate a jihadist leader and did nothing to prevent his kidnapping. What role did the […]
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France commends the smooth unfolding of Thailand’s parliamentary election yesterday. The historic voter turnout reflects voters’ strong commitment to the democratic process and democratic values. France stands ready to work with the future Thai government. Useful links Diplomatic Photo Gallery France / Thailand (in French) Links More information on the website of the ministry (in […]
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Your Majesty, Your Royal Highness, High Representative, dear Josep, Minister, dear Tobias, Dear Colleagues, I am honored to be taking part in the second EUIndo-Pacific Ministerial Forum, launched in Paris by the French Presidency and delighted that the Swedish Presidency has picked up the baton. This platform for discussion embodies the partnership between the European […]
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On May 12 and 13, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Catherine Colonna will take part in the informal meeting of EU foreign ministers known as the “Gymnich,” and on May 13, she will attend the second edition of the EU Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum in Stockholm. At the Gymnich, the minister will emphasize the need […]
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The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of France, Egypt, Germany and Jordan met today (11 May) in Berlin within the Munich Group mechanism and consulted on measures needed to achieve a just and lasting peace. We are deeply alarmed by this new round of violence and the deteriorating security situation in the occupied Palestinian territories and […]
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