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Venezuela's chargée d'affaires in France was summoned to the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs today, Wednesday 15 January.
The summons follows the Venezuelan regime's decision to reduce the diplomatic capabilities of the French Embassy in Venezuela. France categorically rejects the allegations of interference made against it. France is committed to maintaining dialogue with all the parties to facilitate a peaceful solution to the crisis.
The work of our diplomats – to whose daily (…)

France welcomes the conclusion of a ceasefire and hostage release agreement for Gaza. It thanks the mediators, particularly the United States, Qatar and Egypt, for their efforts that made this agreement possible, and calls on the parties to implement it immediately.
For more than a year, France has been calling for a lasting ceasefire in Gaza, the unconditional release of hostages and the massive and unhindered delivery of humanitarian aid to the enclave, in order to end the intolerable (…)

M. Jean-Noël Barrot, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, hosted a meeting with his Angolan counterpart, Mr Téte António, Minister of External Relations, on 15 January 2025, on the eve of the State visit to France by Mr João Lourenço, President of the Republic of Angola.
The two ministers welcomed the continued strengthening of relations between France and Angola since President Lourenço's visit to France in 2018, followed by President Macron's visit to Luanda in 2023.
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France extends its warm congratulations to Mr Nawaf Salam on his appointment as President of the Council of Ministers of the Lebanese Republic following parliamentary consultations on 13 January. It wishes him every success in carrying out his mission, at this historic time for Lebanon. Following President Joseph Aoun's election last week, this appointment offers further grounds for hope for Lebanon and the Lebanese people.
France very much hopes that a strong government, capable of (…)

The Islamic Republic of Iran's Ambassador to France was summoned to the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs on 10 January 2025.
He was reminded in the strongest terms of our demand for the immediate release of the French nationals who are hostages of Iran. Their situation is intolerable, with shameful conditions of detention which, in some cases, fall within the sphere of torture under international law.
The French authorities remain totally mobilized to secure the release of our (…)

France expresses its heartfelt solidarity with the residents of Los Angeles and the State of California who have been affected by the violent wildfires that have already resulted in fatalities and significant damage.
Our thoughts go out to the grieving families and to all those who are feeling the impacts of this tragedy. France stands ready to lend its support to American efforts to fight these fires.
France's Consulate General in Los Angeles is working actively to support and assist our (…)

France condemns the murder of Lim Kimya, a French citizen and a member of the Cambodian opposition, who was killed in Thailand on January 7. We offer our condolences to his family and loved ones, to whom we have offered consular assistance. France will closely monitor the investigation ordered by the Thai authorities to fully establish the facts of this case.

France is delighted that a president has been elected in Lebanon, following the parliamentary session of 9 January. It offers its warm congratulations to Mr Joseph Aoun. It wishes him every success in carrying out his mission, which commits him at a historic, crucial moment for Lebanon's future.
This election ends two years that have weakened Lebanon, when the presidency has been vacant, and opens a new chapter for the Lebanese people. It must provide grounds for hope for them and all (…)

Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot met in Paris today with his American counterpart, Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
Two weeks before Antony Blinken leaves the State Department, the Minister wanted to offer him his heartfelt gratitude for his ongoing commitment to our countries' shared values over the course of a four-year term punctuated by numerous crises. He also commended the Secretary of State on his personal efforts to strengthen French-American relations, as (…)

France expresses its concern over US social media company META's decision to reassess the effectiveness of fact-checking in curbing the spread of false information. It notes that this decision is currently limited to the United States.
France remains vigilant and committed to ensuring that META, along with other platforms, comply with their obligations under European law, particularly the Digital Services Act (DSA). Fully implemented in 2024, this innovative regulatory framework holds (…)