- 19 November, 2024
Foreign Affairs, Geopolitics & National SecurityFrance
France criticises deal bringing Russian mercenaries into Mali
PARIS (Reuters) - France's foreign minister on Tuesday criticised plans that would bring Russian mercenaries into Mali, saying such a move was "incompatible" with the French military presence in its…
The Taliban are lying, France’s foreign minister says
PARIS (Reuters) - The Taliban are lying and France will not have any relationship with its newly-formed government, Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said late on Saturday before heading for…
‘We have no choice’: migrants undeterred by UK threat to send boats back to France
By Richard Lough and Forrest Crellin CALAIS, France (Reuters) - Mustafa Suleiman, 21, is resolute in his determination to reach Britain and won't be deterred from London's threats to intercept…
Afghanistan a wake-up call for Europe on defence, leadership – France
CERNOBBIO, Italy (Reuters) - The challenges to security emerging from the upheaval in Afghanistan should be a wake-up call for the European Union, French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said…
France to push for deal on tax reform details at next G20 meeting – minister
CERNOBBIO, Italy (Reuters) - France will do its best to reach a deal at next G20 meeting on the technical parameters for a global tax reform, which aims to change…
Germany sets conditions for Kabul presence, France questions Taliban intent
BRDO, Slovenia (Reuters) -Germany is ready to resume a diplomatic presence in Kabul if the Taliban meet certain conditions, Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said on Thursday, but his French counterpart…
France tells Iran to return to nuclear deal talks immediately
PARIS (Reuters) - France's foreign minister told his newly-appointed Iranian counterpart in a telephone call that it was urgent for Tehran to return to nuclear negotiations immediately, the French foreign…
Dialogue with Taliban does not mean their recognition, says Macron
Paris [France], August 30 (ANI): Dialogue with the Taliban does not mean their recognition, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Sunday. "This dialogue is needed for the evacuation," Macron said…
France in talks with Taliban on humanitarian operations in Afghanistan, says Macron
Baghdad [Iraq], August 29 (ANI): French President Emmanuel Macron has said that discussions were underway with the Taliban through Qatar to "protect and repatriate" Afghans at risk since this month's…
Macron invites Tajik President to visit France
Paris [France] August 26 (ANI/Sputnik): French President Emmanuel Macron has invited his Tajik counterpart, Emomali Rahmon, to visit Paris, the Elysee Palace said on Thursday, with the two leaders set…
France evacuated 21 Indians from Kabul: French envoy
New Delhi [India] August 18 (ANI): Twenty-one Indian nationals were on the first French evacuation flight from Kabul, said Emmanuel Lenain, ambassador of France to India on Wednesday. Lenain said…
France to begin airlifting nationals from Kabul by Monday evening: Defence Minister Parly
Kabul [Afghanistan] August 16 (ANI): France's Defence Minister Florence Parly informed that the country will begin airlifting French nationals from Kabul to a base in the United Arab Emirates by…
