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France welcomes the roadmap approved by Syria, Jordan and the United States aimed at resolving the crisis in Sweida Province. It is an encouraging first step toward long-term de-escalation. We call for continuing the dialogue, in order for the roadmap to be implemented on the ground as quickly as possible.
All diplomatic initiatives must be guided by the preservation of security, Syria's territorial integrity and the protection of all civilian (…)

France was deeply concerned to learn that two Western analytical laboratories have concluded that Alexei Navalny was poisoned.
France emphasizes that it holds the Russian authorities fully responsible and continues to demand a thorough investigation into the circumstances of his tragic death.

France firmly condemns the extension and intensification of the Israeli offensive in the centre of Gaza City – where there are still thought to be more than 600,000 civilians –, which have led to the forced displacement of over 300,000 people. France calls on Israel to end this destructive campaign, which no longer has any military rationale, and resume negotiations as swiftly as possible with a view to securing a ceasefire and the release of all the hostages.
The operation's extension is (…)

France welcomes the appointment of Sushila Karki as Prime Minister in Nepal's interim government.
We offer her our best wishes for success in the fulfillment of her mission, which comes at a pivotal moment for Nepalese democracy.
Her appointment is an important step toward stabilizing the political situation in Nepal.
France reaffirms its commitment to strengthening the longstanding partnership between our two countries, a partnership characterized by friendship and cooperation, and based (…)

A Russian drone's incursion into Romanian airspace on September 13 is the latest evidence of Russia's irresponsible, unacceptable attitude in the conduct of its war of aggression against Ukraine. This is not an isolated incident since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, and follows incursions into Polish airspace on September 10.
France reiterates its support for Romania and assures it of its total solidarity. As a framework nation of NATO's multinational battlegroup in Romania, it is (…)

On 22 and 23 October 2025, France will host the fourth Ministerial Conference on feminist foreign policy. This international event will offer an opportunity to reassert our shared determination to defend and promote women's rights and gender equality, and accept no regression.
The rights of women and girls and gender equality: a universal imperative
The 1995 Beijing Declaration and United Nations Security Council resolution 1325 established the bases for collective commitment to ensure (…)

On the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the adoption of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action by 189 countries on September 15, 1995, France reaffirms its unwavering commitment to women's rights and gender equality.
Through its feminist foreign policy, France is working to promote the rights and roles of women and girls in political life and in the areas of peace, security, health, education and the fight against poverty.
As the leading donor to civil society organizations, (…)

France welcomes the United Nations General Assembly's adoption, by a very large majority of 142 States, of the resolution endorsing the New York Declaration on the two-state solution prepared by France and Saudi Arabia, in conjunction with our close partners.
This historic vote reflects the international community's determination to commit to the implementation of an ambitious road map for the peace and security of everyone in the region. The Declaration adopted by the General Assembly (…)

Today, members of the G7 RRM (Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the European Union) as well as G7 RRM associate members (Australia, the Netherlands, New Zealand and Sweden) issued the following statement:
“The G7 RRM notes recent statements made by Australia, Canada, France, Germany, the Netherlands, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States, condemning transnational repression and other malign activities by Iran.
“According to (…)

France welcomes the release of 52 prisoners in Belarus, including a French national and several political prisoners, thanks to U.S. mediation.
France once again calls for an end to political arrests, prosecutions and imprisonments, and for the respect of all Belarusians' fundamental rights, including those of political prisoners, in line with Belarus's international commitments.
It urges the Belarusian authorities to initiate a genuine dialogue with all segments of (…)