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France notes the expected result of the presidential election by which Vladimir Putin continues as President of the Russian Federation for a fifth term.
The electoral process in Russia went ahead against the backdrop of a heightened crackdown on civil society and all forms of opposition to the regime, ever greater restrictions on freedom of expression, and a ban on the operation of independent media outlets. The political opposition figure Alexei Navalny died a few weeks before this (…)
1. France and Indonesia held their second Bilateral Maritime Dialogue in Paris on 14 March 2024. The Delegation of France was led by H.E. Mr. Olivier Poivre d'Arvor, Ambassador for Polar and Maritime Affairs, Special Envoy of the President of the French Republic for the United Nations Ocean Conference. The Delegation of Indonesia was led by H.E. Mr. Mego Pinandito, Deputy for Development Policy of the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) of the Republic of Indonesia. The Dialogue (…)
The following statement was released by the Governments of France, Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States of America on the occasion of the 13-year anniversary of the Syrian uprising:
On this day 13 years ago, the Syrian people took to the streets in peaceful protest to demand their freedom and respect for human rights. The Assad regime met these protests with a ruthless campaign of oppression and atrocities that continues to this day. Since March 2011, the Syria conflict has (…)
France welcomes the appointment of Dr. Mohammad Mustafa as Prime Minister of the Palestinian Authority and offers him our best wishes for success.
We urge the formation of a new Palestinian cabinet as soon as possible. We intend to work closely with it on instituting the reforms that will make it possible to meet the many urgent challenges that exist throughout the Occupied Palestinian Territories and particularly Gaza.
As the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs said during his visit (…)
The Lithuanian cultural season in France will be held from September 12 to December 12, 2024. The Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda and Minister of Culture Simonas Kairys' visit to Paris from Monday, March 11, to Tuesday, March 12, marks the start of this season, which will bring renewed momentum to Franco-Lithuanian cultural relations. Of note is President Nauseda and President Macron's attendance at a concert held at the St.-Louis des Invalides Cathedral.
Jointly organized by the (…)
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By enshrining women's right to abortion in the French Constitution, which is a first in the world, France has sent an unprecedented signal of support for women's rights and invites other countries to do the same. We are continuing our efforts to ensure that this right is also enshrined in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights, as President Macron has proposed.
Amid a backsliding of women and girls' rights across the world, with this bold decision, France has reaffirmed its resolute commitment (…)
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Chrysoula Zacharopoulou, Minister of State for Development and International Partnerships, is attending today's high-level Caribbean Community (CARICOM) meeting in Jamaica, which is seeking an inter-Haitian agreement that will help lead to a political solution to the deep crisis in that country.
At this meeting, she will emphasize the importance of combating armed criminal groups that are terrorizing the population and undermining State authority, as well as the forces that support them. (…)
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France is deeply concerned by the recent wave of arrests in Azerbaijan, which once again targeted members of civil society and the independent media.
We call on Azerbaijan to respect fundamental liberties – particularly freedom of speech and freedom of the press – in line with its international commitments, and to release those individuals who have been arbitrarily detained.
On this International Women's Day, we applaud the role and bravery of female Azerbaijani independent (…)
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France welcomes the recent decision by Senegal's Constitutional Council concerning the election process.
President Macky Sall's decision to hold the presidential election on March 24 reflects the strength of Senegal's democratic institutions.
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France strongly condemns the Israeli authorities' recent decision to approve plans for nearly 3,500 new housing units in West Bank settlements.
We call on the Israeli government to immediately reverse this decision, which is unacceptable, illegal, and irresponsible given the extremely high tensions that already exist on the West Bank and the approach of sensitive religious holidays.
The Israeli settlement of the Palestinian Territories, which has led to evictions and the demolition of (…)