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France condemns Russia's targeting of journalists as part of its war of aggression against Ukraine. The number of drone attacks is increasing, making the land even more dangerous, even impassable. It is these Russian tactics that killed Antoni Lallican, a French journalist and photographer, in October as he carried out his job during a Russian drone attack. France salutes Antoni Lallican's memory and renews its tribute to all those who have been killed on assignment and paid with their lives (…)

We – France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom – strongly condemn the massive increase of settler violence against Palestinian civilians and call for stability in the West Bank. Destabilising activity risks undermining the success of the 20 Point Plan for Gaza and prospects for long-term peace and security.
The number of attacks has reached new heights, with 264 attacks in October according to OCHA, the largest number of settlers' attacks in a single month since the United Nations began (…)

We were deeply shocked to learn the news of the tragic fire that struck a housing complex in Hong Kong on Wednesday 26 November, killing many people.
France extends its condolences to the victims' families and close friends. It wishes the injured a speedy recovery.
France stands foursquare behind the people of Hong Kong in this ordeal.

M. Jean-Noël Barrot, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, had a meeting with his Iranian counterpart, Mr Abbas Araghchi, in Paris today, Wednesday 26 November 2025.
The Minister talked about the situation of Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris and emphasized the need for our two nationals, who are currently at the French Embassy in Tehran, to return to France as soon as possible.
The Minister reiterated the deep concern of France and its partners regarding the Iranian nuclear programme. He (…)

This morning at UNESCO, Éléonore Caroit, the Minister Delegate for Francophonie, International Partnerships and French Nationals Abroad, opened the first meeting bringing together the authors of the global assessment issued by the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES). This platform would enable us to draft a new status review on global biodiversity loss by 2028 and to call on States to step up their conservation efforts.
Addressing the (…)

The COP30 climate summit ended on November 22 in Belém, Brazil. Despite the Brazilian presidency's tireless efforts and leadership, it concluded with the adoption of a watered down agreement.
France regrets the final text's lack of ambition toward the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Nearly 80 countries have not yet submitted their climate action plans in accordance with the Paris Agreement. The combined plans presented in Belém fail to put us on a trajectory that would limit climate (…)

Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot met today with Christopher Skeete, Minister of International Relations and La Francophonie for Quebec, during Mr. Skeete's first official visit to France after taking up his duties.
The Minister reaffirmed France's strong commitment to its special, direct relationship with Quebec. France and Quebec share a history, language and values, and have extensive personal, political and economic ties.
The Ministers discussed opportunities for (…)

On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, 25 November 2025, France reaffirms its commitment to protecting women and girls from all kinds of violence.
In 2025, one in three women in the world said they had been subjected to physical or sexual violence from a partner, a member of their family or someone else during their life (UN Women).
The French diplomatic network is working actively throughout the world to this end. On 23 October 2025, at the end of the (…)

France is deeply concerned by the Israeli airstrike that hit Beirut on November 23, adding the risk of escalation to an already very tense situation.
France calls on all the parties to exercise restraint. It underscores the importance of using the Ceasefire Monitoring Mechanism to report threats. This framework, which the parties approved, is vital to avoiding unilateral actions and guaranteeing the safety of civilians, both in Lebanon and in Israel, in accordance with the cessation of (…)

M. Jean-Noël Barrot, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, had a meeting with his Egyptian counterpart, Dr Badr Abdelatty, on 23 November 2025, on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Johannesburg.
During the discussion, the two ministers reiterated their determination to contribute fully to the implementation of the US peace plan for Gaza – now endorsed by United Nations Security Council Resolution 2803 – in its humanitarian, political and security aspects. They called on the parties to (…)