UK, France ‘confident’ on reopening Strait of Hormuz
The UK’s Defence Minister John Healey and his French counterpart Catherine Vautrin said they are confident that real progress can be made on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, as the…
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…
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…
UK and France to Co-Host Summit on Securing Global Trade Routes
The ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz is deeply damaging. Getting global shipping moving is vital to ease cost of living pressures. The UK has convened more than 40…
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…
Lebanon’s President Meets French Envoy Amid Rising Tensions
President General Joseph Aoun received the French Ambassador to Lebanon, Hervé Magro, at Baabda Palace this afternoon. Following the meeting, the ambassador clarified that he had extended condolences to President…
Macron Calls France–Korea Ties a ‘Landmark’ in Unstable World
Delighted to reconnect with President Lee Jae Myung. France and the Republic of Korea are choosing trust and action. Shared memory, culture, values, bonds between our youths: in a more…
France Calls Emergency UN Security Council Meeting After Attacks on UNIFIL
Lebanon: Following the extremely serious incidents suffered by the UNIFIL peacekeepers, I have requested the convening of an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council. France condemns in the…
Macron Stresses Urgency of Dialogue, Seeks Immediate De-escalation Path
It is time to open a path towards de-escalation in order to restore stability in the Middle East. France calls for the immediate implementation of a moratorium on strikes targeting…