Category: France

France strongly condemns the attack targeting U.S. troops fighting Daesh along the border between Syria and Jordan. Three American soldiers were killed and several dozen others were injured. France offers its sincere condolences to the families of the three victims and wishes those who were injured a speedy recovery. France expresses its absolute solidarity with […]

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Q: What role did France play in the discussions among American, Israeli, Qatari, and Egyptian officials that took place this past weekend in Paris? A: We have no comment. Useful links Links More information on the website of the ministry (in French) Embassy of France in Israel / Palestinian territories Embassy of Israel / Palestinian […]

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Q: France has been working to try and prevent a conflagration in Lebanon, but after a strike against Hamas in southern Lebanon yesterday, the situation is getting worse. What is Paris proposing in practical terms to try and prevent an escalation in the coming days? A: As President Macron emphasized yesterday during his meeting with […]

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Q: France has said repeatedly that it’s preparing to take national measures against some extremist Israeli settlers. What’s delaying this initiative? A: France is going to take administrative measures to ban extremist Israeli settlers who have been or are guilty of violence against Palestinian civilians in the West Bank from entering the country. Taking these […]

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Q: In a statement dated January 2, France announced it would be closing its embassy in Niger but that it would maintain ties with French citizens and NGOs working in the humanitarian sector there. There was no mention of the ousted president, Mohamed Bazoum. Has Paris decided to end its support given the reality on […]

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Q: On December 30, 2023, Kyiv conducted massive strikes on the Russian city of Belgorod using cluster munitions. This attack left 25 people dead and over 100 injured. What is France’s position on Ukraine’s use of this type of weapon? A: There is an aggressor state, Russia, that is employing a strategy of terror by […]

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France condemns in the strongest terms the terrorist attack perpetrated today in Kerman, Iran, which has already killed more than 100 people and injured very many others. Useful links Diplomatic Photo Gallery France / Iran (In French) Links More information on the website of the ministry (in French) Embassy of France in Iran Embassy of […]

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France notes the decision taken by Azerbaijan to declare two members of the French Embassy in Azerbaijan persona non grata. It categorically rejects the allegations presented by Azerbaijan to justify its decision. As a reciprocal measure, France has declared two employees of the Azerbaijani Embassy in France persona non grata. The Azerbaijani Ambassador to France […]

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We were deeply saddened to learn of the death today of Jacques Delors, former French Economy and Finance Minister and former President of the European Commission. A founding figure of European integration, Jacques Delors left his mark on Europe’s destiny. Through his contribution to such milestones of European construction as the Maastricht Treaty, the Schengen […]

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On December 27, the self-proclaimed authorities of the Georgian separatist region of Abkhazia announced the so-called ratification of an agreement with the Russian Federation to transfer a local hotel complex to the RF. France reaffirms its total support for Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders. Any decision undermining Georgia’s territorial integrity, […]

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