Why do we celebrate
#EuropeDay
on May 9?
#OnThisDay
in 1950, Robert Schuman delivered a groundbreaking declaration that laid the foundation for the European Union as we know it.
Take a look to learn more about this visionary man who changed the course of European history ↓
🇫🇷 pays tribute to Arman Soldin, a dedicated journalist and witness of Russia’s war of aggression, killed a year ago in
#Ukraine
. In honour of his memory & of Anna Politkovskaya,
@francediplo_en
created a journalistic courage prize, which will be awarded for the 2d time in Nov.
#Iran
| Two years ago today, Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris were arbitrarily arrested by the Islamic Republic of Iran, as were another two French citizens, one of whom is Louis Arnaud, a year and a half ago.
Full statement ➡️
❝With China, we would like to see a fair competition framework with reciprocal and legitimate rules to make our economic relationship healthier and give it fresh impetus.❞
Avec la Chine, nous souhaitons un cadre de concurrence loyale avec des règles réciproques et légitimes afin d'assainir notre relation économique et lui donner un nouvel élan.
❝An Olympic truce for all the theatres of war: this is the call France has made to all parties for the Paris Games.
Thank you, China, for showing the will to work in the same direction.❞
Une trêve olympique pour tous les théâtres de guerre : c’est l’appel de la France à toutes les parties prenantes pour les Jeux de Paris.
Merci à la Chine d’avoir manifesté sa volonté de s’engager dans la même direction.
#DRC
| France strongly condemns the May 3rd bomb attacks at the camps for displaced people near the city of Goma, which left many civilians dead, including children, and many others injured.
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❝The relationship between China and Europe and our coordination is crucial in many areas, including trade and market access, fair competition and investment, and the Ukraine and Middle East situations.❞
Commerce et accès au marché, concurrence équitable et investissement, situations en Ukraine et au Moyen-Orient : la relation entre la Chine et l’Europe, la coordination entre nous, est décisive.
❝As we celebrate the 60th anniversary of France’s diplomatic ties with the People’s Republic of China, and on the occasion of your third state visit,
President Xi Jinping,
Welcome!❞
Au moment de célébrer le 60ème anniversaire de nos relations diplomatiques avec la République populaire de Chine et pour votre troisième visite d’État en France,
Président XI Jinping,
Bienvenue !
FAKE NEWS ALERT 🚨
Disinformation campaigns on France’s support to Ukraine are as active as ever. Let’s have a look 🔎
France has not sent troops to
#Ukraine
.
Thirty years ago, the Channel Tunnel finally linked the United Kingdom and France!
This feat brought people closer together, gave new impetus to our trade and confirmed the strength of our political relationship.
❝Very pleased to welcome President Xi Jinping to France today on his state visit.
This year, we are celebrating the 60th anniversary of our diplomatic ties. 🇫🇷🇨🇳
Welcome to France!❞
Très heureux d’accueillir aujourd’hui le Président Xi Jinping pour sa visite d’État en France.
Nous célébrons en cette année 2024 les 60 ans de nos relations diplomatiques. 🇫🇷🇨🇳
Bienvenue en France !