Foreign Affairs

Joint Communiqué of France and the United Kingdom on the Paris Conference of the Pall Mall Process to tackle the prolife

On April 3 and 4, 2025, France and the United Kingdom convened the second conference of the Pall Mall Process at the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs in Paris. This international initiative, launched in February 2024 in London, brings together a multistakeholder community to address the threat posed by the proliferation and irresponsible use of commercial cyber intrusion tools and services. The Pall Mall Process builds on the work started by the Paris Call for Trust and Security in (…)

Updated: Fri Apr 04 2025

Meeting between M. Jean-Noël Barrot and his Israeli counterpart (3 Apr. 2025)

M. Jean-Noël Barrot, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, had a meeting today with Mr Gideon Saar, his Israeli counterpart. The two ministers reiterated that France and Israel are determined that Iran should never acquire nuclear weapons, and voiced their concerns about the Islamic Republic's regional and international destabilizing actions. The Minister signalled France's commitment to reaching an agreement that constrains Iran's nuclear programme in a lasting, verifiable way, while (…)

Updated: Thu Apr 03 2025

Sports diplomacy - 4th “Relay Around the World” (3 Apr. 2025)

For the first time since the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the French diplomatic network is once again travelling around the world to promote Olympic and Paralympic values. On 3 April 2025, the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs will organize the 4th “Relay Around the World”, drawing on the success of the three previous years. Around the world in 24 hours Thanks to the joint efforts of the French diplomatic network, the Relay Around the World has become a key aspect of (…)

Updated: Thu Apr 03 2025

Turkey - M. Jean-Noël Barrot’s meeting with his Turkish counterpart (3 Apr. 2025)

M. Jean-Noël Barrot, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, hosted a meeting with his Turkish counterpart, Mr Hakan Fidan, on Wednesday 2 April. The ministers discussed current international issues. They reaffirmed the need to work on monitoring the ceasefire and continue to work for a just, comprehensive and lasting peace based on solid security guarantees for Ukraine. They also spoke about the situation in Syria and the importance of supporting a just, inclusive political transition (…)

Updated: Thu Apr 03 2025

Palestinian Territories: France’s role in protecting heritage in conflict zones and Gaza (02.04.25)

With the April 2nd opening of “Trésors sauvés de Gaza, 5000 ans d'histoire” (“Treasures saved from Gaza: 5,000 years of history”), an exhibit showcasing Gaza's heritage through a collection of remarkable archeological objects, France reiterates its deep concern over the humanitarian situation in Gaza and attacks on its cultural heritage. We once again call for all parties to comply with their obligations under the 1954 Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed (…)

Updated: Wed Apr 02 2025

Israel / Palestinian Territories - Attack on Palestinian Red Crescent and Palestinian Civil Defense first responders (01

France is distressed by the March 30th discovery of the remains of 15 first responders from the Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS) and the Palestinian Civil Defense, who had died during an Israeli military operation a week earlier when they had come to assist the wounded. The protection of humanitarian workers, who have already paid a heavy price in Gaza, must be guaranteed in all circumstances, in compliance with international law. France offers its condolences to the families of the (…)

Updated: Tue Apr 01 2025

United Nations - Death of a peacekeeper from the United Nations Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (0

France strongly condemns the March 28th attack on the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) near the village of Tabane in the Haut-Mbomou prefecture, which killed a Kenyan peacekeeper. France offers its condolences to the deceased soldier's loved ones and to the Kenyan authorities. Those responsible for this attack must be identified and held accountable. France commends MINUSCA's dedication and reaffirms its full support (…)

Updated: Tue Apr 01 2025

United Nations - French presidency of the UN Security Council (01.04.25)

Today, April 1, 2025, France assumes the presidency of the United Nations Security Council for one month. The Security Council's main responsibility is ensuring international peace and security. As a Permanent Member, France is working with its partners to find answers to current challenges and conflicts. France succeeds Denmark, which held the UN Security Council presidency last month, and precedes Greece, which will take up this position in May. The French Council presidency is therefore (…)

Updated: Tue Apr 01 2025

Bosnia and Herzegovina - Minister Delegate’s meeting with his Quint counterparts in London (28.03.25)

In London today, Minister Delegate Benjamin Haddad and his [UK] counterpart, Stephen Doughty, hosted a meeting by video conference with their counterparts in the Quint format (France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom and the United States, as well as the European Union), devoted to Bosnia and Herzegovina. Bosnia and Herzegovina is going through a serious political and constitutional crisis following the verdict issued on 26 February against Mr Milorad Dodik, President of the Bosnian Serb (…)

Updated: Mon Mar 31 2025

Joint Declaration by the Foreign Ministers of Germany, France, Italy, Poland, Spain, the United Kingdom as well as the H

Three days after the anniversary of the Bucha massacre, we reiterate our unwavering support for Ukraine's independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, and for a comprehensive, just and lasting peace based on the principles of the United Nations Charter and international law, building on our Warsaw Declaration of 19 November, our Berlin Declaration of 12 December and our Paris Declaration of 12 February. Ukraine has shown its strong commitment to peace, also by agreeing to a full (…)

Updated: Mon Mar 31 2025

Lebanon - Upsurge in Israeli strikes (28.03.25)

France is observing the upsurge in Israeli strikes in Lebanon with great concern. It strongly condemns the firing of rockets against Israel from Lebanese territory on the morning of 28 March, which led to the ongoing Israeli retaliation. France calls on all the parties to show the utmost restraint in order to prevent an escalation dangerous to the long-term survival of the ceasefire reached on 26 November 2024, at a time when international efforts to finalize the commitments made in that (…)

Updated: Mon Mar 31 2025

Myanmar - Death of two French nationals (31.03.25)

We were saddened to learn of the death of two French nationals in the earthquake that struck Myanmar and Thailand on March 28. We send our condolences to their families and loved ones. France's embassies in Rangoon and Bangkok are fully mobilized and closely monitoring the situation, together with the Crisis and Support Center of the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs.

Updated: Mon Mar 31 2025

South-East Asia - Earthquake (28.03.25)

France sends its condolences to the families and loved ones of the many victims of the earthquake that struck Myanmar and Thailand on Friday, 28 March. France expresses full solidarity with the people of Myanmar and Thailand at this difficult time. The French Embassies in Yangon and Bangkok are fully mobilized to monitor the situation, in liaison with the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs Crisis and Support (…)

Updated: Mon Mar 31 2025

Syria - Announcement of a new government (30.03.25)

France welcomes the formation of a new government in Syria on 29 March. In accordance with the principles set out in the statement adopted in Paris on 13 February following the international conference on Syria, it stands ready to support the Syrian authorities for a peaceful and inclusive political transition which guarantees the protection of Syria's pluralism and the rights of all Syrians, and allows Syria to regain its unity and (…)

Updated: Mon Mar 31 2025

UN - Armenia signs on to French-Mexican initiative to regulate veto powers at the Security Council (31.03.25)

France and Mexico welcome Armenia's decision to join the initiative to limit veto powers at the Security Council in cases of mass atrocities. This announcement reflects a commitment to effective multilateralism, bolstering the Security Council's ability to act in such situations. France, which will chair the Security Council for one month starting on April 1, pledged in 2015 not to use its veto power in cases of mass atrocities. This initiative, which we launched with Mexico the same year, (…)

Updated: Mon Mar 31 2025

The Nutrition for Growth Summit mobilizes over US$27 billion to reach nutrition-related Sustainable Development Goals (2

On March 27 and 28, 2025, at the Nutrition for Growth Summit (N4G), which was organized by the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs under the auspices of Minister Delegate for Francophonie and International Partnerships Thani Mohamed-Soilihi, the international community made ambitious commitments to tackle the challenge of malnutrition in all its forms. Close to US$28 billion in nutrition funding to reach Sustainable Development Goals was announced, attesting to the exceptional degree of (…)

Updated: Sat Mar 29 2025

Joint statement between the people's Republic of China and the French Republic on climate change on the occasion of the

The People's Republic of China and the French Republic (hereinafter referred to as “the two sides”): Considering the urgency of responding to the climate crisis and its impact on ecosystem, civil society and global economy, Recognizing the indispensable role of international cooperation in implementing the three Rio Conventions, the Kyoto Protocol, the Paris Agreement, the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, Reiterating the (…)

Updated: Thu Mar 27 2025

United States - Conversation between the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs and his American counterpart (27.03.25)

On March 26, the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs spoke with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio as part of their regular discussions concerning the follow-up to U.S. negotiations with Russia and Ukraine. The U.S. Secretary of State outlined the progress made at the Riyadh session, the agreement in principle on a ceasefire with regard to the Black Sea, first of all, and the remaining difficulties and necessary clarifications from Russia. He noted that the April 3rd NATO meeting at (…)

Updated: Thu Mar 27 2025

United Nations - Adoption of the resolution on the UN Decade of Action on Nutrition (25.03.25)

France and Brazil welcome the United Nations General Assembly's adoption, following more than 100 co-sponsorships, of a resolution extending the United Nations Decade of Action on Nutrition until 2030. The resolution, on their initiative, supports political momentum at every level to eradicate all forms of malnutrition, in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 2030 Agenda. On 27 and 28 March, France is hosting the Nutrition for Growth summit, which promotes a (…)

Updated: Wed Mar 26 2025

Israel/Palestinian Territories - Situation in the West Bank (25.03.25)

France condemns the growing violence committed by extremist settlers against the Palestinian population throughout the West Bank, especially in Masafer Yatta and Susya. The Israeli authorities must punish the perpetrators of this violence, which continues with complete impunity, and must protect Palestinian civilians. In particular, France condemns the attack against filmmaker Hamdan Ballal, co-director of the film No Other Land, which was awarded the Ministry for Europe and Foreign (…)

Updated: Tue Mar 25 2025

United States - Q&A - Extract from the press briefing (25.03.25)

Q : The remarks reported by The Atlantic, which were made by U.S. officials including the Vice President and the Secretary of Defense, reveal a certain animosity toward Europe. How does this vision of the United States impact your relations? More generally speaking, does this casual handling of highly sensitive topics call into question intelligence cooperation with the United States? R : France is not in the habit of commenting on reported remarks, no matter how surprising they may be. (…)

Updated: Tue Mar 25 2025

Francophonie Month 2025: Update on the implementation of the commitments made at the Villers-Cotterêts summit (21 March 2025)

To mark Francophonie Month, the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Jean-Noël Barrot, and the Minister Delegate for Francophonie and International Partnerships, Thani Mohamed-Soilihi, welcome the progress in implementing the 16 commitments made by President Macron, the leaders of the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie, and civil society stakeholders during the 19th Francophonie summit, held in Villers-Cotterêts and Paris on 3 and 4 October 2024. At the first meeting of the (…)

Updated: Mon Mar 24 2025

Situation in Lebanon (22.03.25)

France expresses its deep concern over the renewed tensions in southern Lebanon. It condemns the firing of rockets against Israel from Lebanese territory and calls on Israel to show restraint following the resumption of its strikes in response to this rocket fire. France calls on all the parties to honour the commitments made under the ceasefire reached in November 2024, in order to prevent an escalation which could have serious consequences for the security of Lebanon, Israel and the whole (…)

Updated: Mon Mar 24 2025

Situation in Turkey following the imprisonment of Ekrem İmamoğlu (23.03.25)

The imprisonment of the Mayor of Istanbul, Ekrem İmamoğlu, and numerous other figures is a serious attack on democracy. France reiterates is deep concern in this regard. Respect for the rights of opposition elected representatives, the freedom to demonstrate and freedom of expression are cornerstones of the rule of law. As a member State of the Council of Europe and a candidate for European Union membership, Turkey has freely subscribed to commitments in this regard. Honouring these (…)

Updated: Mon Mar 24 2025

Israel / Palestinian Territories - Joint Statement of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of France, Germany and the United

The resumption of Israeli strikes in Gaza marks a dramatic step backward for the people of Gaza, the hostages, their families and the entire region. We are appalled by the civilian casualties and urgently call for an immediate return to a ceasefire. We call on all parties to re-engage with negotiations to ensure the ceasefire is implemented in full and becomes permanent. This must include Hamas releasing the hostages that they have cruelly detained and persistently refuse to release. All (…)

Updated: Fri Mar 21 2025