Macron: The Iranian attacks violate the memorandum of understanding and the Iranians are wrong to do so.
Macron: We are finalizing security and military cooperation, including the possibility of using special forces to help combat extremist groups.
French President Emmanuel Macron: France is ready to cooperate with Syria in strengthening security. France believes in the future of your country and in building Syria as a state located at the heart of energy corridors.
6 day agoPresident al-Sharaa: Agreement reached on exchanging ambassadors between Damascus and Paris and restoring relations to normal.
France: Despite being found guilty of misusing public funds, far-right Le Pen eligible to run in 2027 election but with electronic bracelet
Macron: France and the European Union will work to support Syria
The French President: Nothing can undermine the desire of Syrians to live in a country that enjoys full sovereignty and security.
The Élysée says French President Macron did not hear any explosions while en route to meet the Syrian President at the People's Palace in Damascus.
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa receives his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron at the People's Palace in Damascus
6 day agoInitial reports of two explosions in Damascus near the hotel where French President Emmanuel Macron is staying
Al-Sharaa welcomes France's "constructive" role in Syria
Macron: I came to Syria to reaffirm France's commitment to standing with the people for a unified and sovereign Syria
Macron: France is maintaining its mine-countering capabilities in the Strait of Hormuz and is returning the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle to Toulon, France.
1 week agoTrump attacks NATO members for gaps in their defense spending compared to the US. United States: $999 billion United Kingdom: $90.5 billion France: $66.5 billion Italy: $48.8 billion Poland: $44.3 billion
The French military told Al Arabiya that allied countries have joined their naval and air forces near the Gulf of Aden.
Monaco explosion: all the victims are of Ukrainian nationality
2 week agoExplosion in Monaco: the "red plan" triggered in the city
Monaco: an explosion injured three people, two of them seriously
Explosion in Monaco: a booby-trapped package was left at the base of a building
A major explosion has occurred in Monaco, the suspect is on the run
French President Macron: The French Navy intercepted the tanker Deliver on Tuesday as it transited off the coast of Sicily in violation of maritime law. We will not allow the shadow fleet to evade sanctions and fund Russia's war effort
France will not approve the lifting of United Nations Security Council (UNSC) sanctions on Iran unless it is satisfied that talks on Tehran's nuclear programme meet its expectations, its foreign minister said on Friday
Jean-Noël Barrow, French Foreign Minister: "Israel must stop its hostilities in Lebanon. The United States must apply pressure on it."
Zelensky: The G7 summit in France brought important results for Ukraine. Most importantly, we agreed on additional strengthening of Ukrainian air defense. There will be new steps to pressure Russia for war, pressure for peace. Partners will provide support for our defense and energy sustainability. It is important that we have a common understanding of the main challenges and specific steps to respond to them. Our global unity really reduces Russia's ability to continue this insane and criminal aggression against Ukraine
A Russian frigate, Admiral Grigorovich, fired warning shots at a British-flagged yacht in the English Channel on Monday after the vessels came close together. The ship, part of Russia's Black Sea Fleet, has been operating near UK waters in recent weeks, including escorting shadow oil tankers. Source: The Telegraph
Macron: Iran's uranium capabilities should be disabled under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency.
4 week agoFollowing the announcement of a peace deal between the U.S. and Iran, U.S. President Donald J. Trump left for France a few hours ago to participate in the G7 Summit at the resort, Evian-les-Bains. A number of leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron have voiced their desire for the G7 framework to do all they can to maintain a tenable peace and ensure the Strait of Hormuz stays open
Joint statement by the leaders of Britain, France, Germany and Italy: The agreement between Washington and Tehran is an opportunity to restore regional stability and support the global economy.
4 week agoBritish Royal Marine Commandos boarded Russian shadow fleet tanker the Smyrtos today in an early morning raid involving two warships, Chinook, Merlin and Wildcat helicopters, as well as a P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft.
The Turkish MoD says the new military status agreement between France and the Greek Cypriot administration is illegal because France is not a guarantor power in Cyprus. Ankara says the deal violates the 1960 Cyprus agreements, disregards the rights of Turkish Cypriots, and could destabilize the island. Türkiye reiterates that it will continue to protect the interests and security of the TRNC and warns against military alliances targeting Türkiye
