One year of war in Ukraine: France’s diplomatic action
On 24 February 2022, Russia started its war of aggression on Ukraine. From the very first day of the conflict, France and its European...
Turkey – Visit by the Armenian Foreign Minister (Feb. 15, 2023)
France welcomes Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan’s visit to Turkey in connection with Armenia’s assistance to those affected by the earthquakes.
As Minister for Europe...
Afghanistan – Q&A from the press briefing (15 February 2023)
Q: On August 16, 2021, President Macron said: “Many Afghans – rights workers, artists, journalists, activists – are now in danger because of their...
Algeria – Q&A – Extract from the daily press briefing (Feb. 16 2023)
Do you have any comment on former Ambassador Xavier Driencourt’s recent statements on Franco-Algerian relations?
We take no responsibility for Xavier Driencourt’s remarks. France continues...
One Forest Summit: Protection and Sustainable Management of Tropical Forest Basins at the Core...
Held jointly by France and Gabon, the 6thOne Planet Summit will take place on 1 and 2 March 2023 in Libreville, Gabon. This Summit...
UN – Catherine Colonna’s visit to New York (Feb. 22-24, 2023)
Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Catherine Colonna will be in New York from February 22 to 24.
She will address the UN General Assembly...
Freedom of the press – Conversation between Chrysoula Zacharopoulou and Maria Ressa (Feb. 21,...
Chrysoula Zacharopoulou, Minister of State for Development, Francophonie and International Partnerships, attached to the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, spoke on February 21...
Burkina Faso – Attacks on Burkina Faso army unit (Feb. 22, 2023)
France strongly condemns the attacks carried out against an army unit in northern Burkina Faso on February 17 and 20.
We express our solidarity with...
Iran – Death sentence for Jamshid Sharmahd (Feb. 21, 2023)
The death sentence handed down today against Jamshid Sharmahd, a German-Iranian dual citizen, is unjustifiable and absolutely unacceptable.
France condemns this decision in the strongest...
New Start Treaty – Q&A from the press briefing (Feb. 22, 2023)
Q : Yesterday, President Putin announced that Russia was suspending its participation in the New Start treaty. Would France be prepared, as an...