Canada, France Reaffirm Strong Historic and Cultural Ties
Canada and France are very close friends united by a shared history, values, and language. Emmanuel Macron and I are exploring new ways to multiply the commercial opportunities between our…
Macron Backs Iraqi Leadership Transition Amid Regional Pressures
I met with Ali Zaydi, Prime Minister tasked with forming the next Iraqi government. I congratulated him on his appointment and extended all my best wishes for success in this…
France, Greece Showcase Naval Cooperation in Mediterranean Deployment
Aboard the frigate Kimon. Built in Lorient, this defense and intervention frigate acquired by Greece demonstrates the strength of the strategic partnership that unites our two countries and that we…
France Commemorates 1915 Armenian Genocide, Honours Victims
Today, on April 24, the Republic of France commemorates the Armenian Genocide of 1915 and bows before the memory of the victims. This is an occasion to remember, pass on,…
Cyprus Hails France’s Support, Signals Deeper Strategic Cooperation
Dear Emmanuel, It is with particular joy and deep appreciation that I welcome you to Cyprus, for the second time in just 45 days. Your first visit, on March 9,…
France’s Macron urges Iran, US to de-escalate
The French president called for the United States and Iran to de-escalate amid increased tensions over the weekend over the Strait of Hormuz. – “Our position remains the same. We…
France and Greece to renew defence pact for another five years
French President Emmanuel Macron will travel to Greece next week to renew a security pact between the two countries against the backdrop of the war in Iran, a Greek government…
Freedom of Navigation Must Be Respected, Says Yvette Cooper
Freedom of navigation and the law of the sea must be respected. In Paris I joined Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron, alongside over 40 allies, to develop plans to safeguard…
Macron Stresses Civilian Protection on Both Sides of Lebanon–Israel Border
I fully support the ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel as announced by President Trump yesterday. I also express my concern that it may already be undermined by the continuation of…
Erdoğan, Macron Discuss Ceasefire, Regional Stability and Bilateral Ties
President Erdogan spoke by phone with President Emmanuel Macron of France. The leaders discussed the Türkiye-France bilateral relations, as well as regional and global matters. President Erdoğan said that it…