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France is aware of the strikes by Israel on the Islamic Republic of Iran and its nuclear programme last night.
France expresses its deep concern in light of the ongoing escalation. It urges the parties to refrain from any action that could destabilize the wider region.
France is monitoring the situation on the ground. Our top concern is the safety of our personnel and nationals in the region.
France calls on the parties to use all diplomatic means to de-escalate the situation. France (…)

We were deeply shocked to learn of the plane crash in Ahmedabad, in Gujarat State, today, 12 June 2025.
France expresses its condolences to the victims' families and close friends, and its solidarity with India.
France stands ready to lend India whatever assistance it considers useful in these circumstances.

The Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of the French Republic, Mr Jean-Noël Barrot, and the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar, His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, co-chaired the third annual France-Qatar Strategic Dialogue in Paris on June 12 2025.
Qatar and France welcomed the holding of their third Annual Strategic Dialogue and reviewed the important progress made since the State Visit of His Highness the Amir Tamim (…)

We met in Rome on 12 June to discuss Euro-Atlantic security and Russia's aggression against Ukraine, for which the NATO Secretary General and the Ukrainian Foreign Minister joined us.
We reaffirmed our commitment to a stronger and more sovereign Europe, able to defend its citizens and its interests and to contribute to international peace and security. To this end, we will continue working together to strengthen our collective security and defence and to reinforce the European contribution (…)

France was deeply saddened to learn of the confirmed death of a young French national during the attack on a school in Graz, Austria, on June 10.
France offers its condolences to his family and loved ones and stands by their side at this difficult time.

France stands by Austria following the terrible attack in a school in the city of Graz on 10 June 2025, which killed many people, including pupils.
France sends a message of solidarity and support to the Austrian people and authorities in the face of this tragedy.

Six French nationals aboard a vessel attempting to reach the Gaza Strip were apprehended at sea by Israeli security forces yesterday.
France's Consulate General in Tel Aviv is closely following their situation and was able to pay them an initial visit as soon as they arrived on Israeli soil to ask about their conditions, their treatment and their health. A new request for a consular visit was made. Our consular post is also in touch with their loved ones.
As the Minister for Europe and (…)

Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot hosted his Macedonian counterpart, Timčo Mucunski, on Thursday, June 5.
The Ministers commended the expansion of French-Macedonian relations and expressed their wish to continue strengthening those ties, particularly in the economic sphere.
In line with France's interministerial Strategy for the Western Balkans, the Minister reiterated France's commitment to a European future for the countries of the region. He reaffirmed our support (…)

For one year now, the Houthis have been arbitrarily detaining UN staff and humanitarian workers, as well as representatives of Yemeni civil society and diplomatic missions.
France reiterates its extremely strong condemnation of these actions and calls on the Houthis to immediately and unconditionally release all of these detainees.
As the humanitarian situation in Yemen continues to deteriorate, these detentions are hampering the distribution of aid that would meet the urgent needs of the (…)

France learned of the establishment of new U.S. sanctions against four International Criminal Court judges, in addition to those already imposed on its chief prosecutor.
Once again, it calls on the United States to withdraw all of these measures.
France expresses its solidarity with the judges targeted by this decision and reaffirms its unwavering support for the ICC and its staff, who play a vital role in the fight against impunity. Together with its European partners and other States (…)