Russia has chosen to pursue this war against Ukraine, in violation of the UN Charter and international humanitarian law. Ukraine has the right to defend itself. France will continue to
#StandWithUkraine
.
France strongly condemns the drone attack on Tel Aviv on the night of July 18-19, claimed by the Houthis. We call for de-escalation and reaffirm our commitment to regional stability.
#Isra
ël /
#Territoirespalestiniens
| Seule la solution à deux États est à même d’apporter une paix juste et durable aux Israéliens comme aux Palestiniens et de garantir la stabilité de la région. La France appelle à ce que cessent les remises en cause de cet impératif reconnu
There is an urgent need for a political settlement to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, based on a two-state solution. 🇫🇷 is concerned by the clashes on the Blue Line between Lebanon&Israel and calls on all parties to show restraint: regional conflagration would be catastrophic.
Entretien avec le ministre des Affaires étrangères du Liban, M. Abdallah Bou Habib. J’ai rappelé le plein engagement de la France en faveur d’une désescalade des tensions le long de la Ligne bleue, conformément à la résolution 1701.
During 2024 HLPF, I recalled that France & Kazakhstan will organize a "One Water Summit" to strengthen the political mobilization on water solutions.
We are jointly committed to enhancing global water governance and accelerating action on SDG6 on Water and sanitation.
Since COP21, France & India are leaders of the development of renewable solar energy and advocating its potential.
We are convinced that
@isolaralliance
is a key initiative for global action to promote the development of clean and sustainable energies to tackle climate change.
UNRWA plays a vital role for 5.9 million Palestinian refugees in the Occupied Palestinian territories & host countries.
In addition to the 33 million € already provided in 2024, France will disburse 5 additional million for food emergency assistance in Syria & Lebanon.
#Isra
ël /
#Territoirespalestiniens
| La France exprime sa vive préoccupation concernant les informations faisant état de plusieurs frappes israéliennes contre des écoles abritant des déplacés à Gaza.
Déclaration intégrale ➡️
On July 8, Russia carried out massive strikes in Ukraine, deliberately targeting residential areas and health infrastructures, including the Okhmatdyt children's hospital. France condemns these flagrant violations of international law. There will be no impunity.
Face à l’escalade dans l’Est de la RDC, la France soutient la
@MONUSCO
, la SADC, les efforts de médiation de l’Angola pour un règlement politique. Nous agirons au CSNU pour consolider la transition au Sud-Kivu et renforcer la coopération entre forces partenaires.
Meeting with
@ibrahimthiaw
, UNCCD Executive Secretary. France calls for COP16 to be a milestone for land restoration and the fight against drought, as we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Convention to Combat Desertification adopted in Paris.
France strongly condemns this morning’s massive Russian missile strikes against a number of civilian targets in
#Ukraine
, including the Okhmatdyt Children’s Hospital in Kyiv, leaving more than 20 dead and 40 wounded, according to current information.
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France supports Mrs. Kaag and her mandate. Humanitarian aid should reach all the Palestinian civilians throughout the Gaza strip. France continues to call for an immediate ceasefire & the release of all hostages. UN Security Council resolutions should be implemented.
There is mounting evidence of arms transfers between Russia and North Korea, in violation of Security Council resolutions.
Russia undermines the international non-proliferation regime, to wage its illegal war of aggression against Ukraine.
Children are the first victims of war.
Since its creation, the "Children and Armed Conflict" agenda has enabled considerable progress to be made. Over 200,000 children recruited into armed forces or groups have been withdrawn from conflict. We must amplify our efforts.
France is extremely concerned about the serious situation in
#Lebanon
, at a time when violence on the border with Israel is dramatically increasing.
Full Statement ➡️