April 2023 - France Special Weapons News

Zelensky Says Informed Macron of Frontline Situation, Prospects for Further Developments Sputnik 30 Apr 2023 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday that he informed French President Emmanuel Macron of the situation on the frontline and prospects for its development over the next several months during a phone conversation.
President Tsai lauds Taiwan-France parliamentary exchanges CNA 28 Apr 2023 -- Parliamentary exchanges between Taiwan and France have reached a new level, President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) said Friday during a meeting with a delegation from the French Senate.
Armenian PM Meets French Foreign Minister Amid Rising Tensions Around Nagorno-Karabakh RFE/RL 27 Apr 2023 -- Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinian met with French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna on April 27 in Yerevan after calling international attention to rising tensions with Azerbaijan over Nagorno-Karabakh.
French Senate delegation seeks deeper trade, investment ties with Taiwan CNA 26 Apr 2023 -- French Senate Vice President Alain Richard on Wednesday expressed hope of strengthening trade and investment cooperation with Taiwan, during a meeting with Premier Chen Chien-jen (陳建仁) in Taipei.
One in 7 Frenchmen Reportedly Fighting in Ukraine Have Died Sputnik 25 Apr 2023 -- Ten of the 70 Frenchmen fighting in the Ukrainian foreign legion have died since the start of the conflict and the flow of fresh blood is drying out, survivors told French newspaper.
Europe's military spending highest since Cold War; US tops the list: Study Press TV 24 Apr 2023 -- Europe's military spending surged at a record pace in 2022 -- led by the UK, Germany and France -- with the US continuing to top the list, accounting for nearly 40 percent of global military expenditure, a new study has revealed.
French Senate vice president to visit Taiwan next week CNA 23 Apr 2023 -- French Senate Vice President Alain Richard will lead a parliamentary delegation on a visit to Taiwan next week, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) announced Sunday.
France Seeks to Calm Diplomatic Storm Over Macron's China-Taiwan Comments VOA 22 Apr 2023 -- France is trying to limit the diplomatic fallout after President Emmanuel Macron said Europe should reduce its dependence on the U.S. and avoid "getting caught up in crises that are not ours," following a state visit to China earlier this month.
Tying up a French connection Australia DOD 21 Apr 2023 -- An around-the-world journey by the Marine Nationale (French Navy) has allowed closer working ties to be forged with Royal Australian Air Force aviators.
Kremlin: Nuclear Arsenals of France, UK De Facto Under Control of US Sputnik 20 Apr 2023 -- The nuclear arsenals of France and the United Kingdom are de facto under the control of the United States, and in this regard, the reduction of nuclear potential of Russia and the United States should be discussed taking this factor into account, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday.
Deputy Secretary Sherman's Meeting with French Director General for Foreign Relations and Strategy Rufo US Dept. of State 20 Apr 2023
President Macron spoke by phone with U.S. President Joe Biden. Élysée - President of France 20 Apr 2023
Readout of President Joe Biden's Call with President Emmanuel Macron of France The White House 20 Apr 2023
Joint statement by the Federal Foreign Office and the French Foreign Ministry on the sentencing and arrest of a number of human rights defenders in China Germany Federal Foreign Office 20 Apr 2023
G7 Japan 2023 Foreign Ministers' Communiqué US Dept. of State 18 Apr 2023 -- The text of the following communiqué was released by the G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union.
G7 Foreign Ministers Highlight Concerns About Russia, China VOA 18 Apr 2023 -- Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven nations condemned Russia's war in Ukraine and highlighted the need to engage with China to address global challenges as they closed their meetings in Japan on Tuesday.
G7 foreign ministers promise tougher measures against Russia, call out China Press TV 18 Apr 2023 -- Top diplomats from the Group of Seven (G7) advanced economies have vowed to take a more unified stand against Russia and China.
Visiting French lawmaker meets VP Lai, relays Macron message CNA 18 Apr 2023 -- A delegation from the French National Assembly met with Vice President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) in Taipei on Tuesday and brought with it a message from French President Emmanuel Macron reaffirming support for the status quo in the Taiwan Strait.
Deputy Secretary Sherman's Call with French Foreign Ministry Secretary General Descôtes US Dept. of State 18 Apr 2023
Visit to show support for Taiwan, for maintaining status quo: French lawmaker CNA 17 Apr 2023 -- Their visit is meant to show support toward Taiwan and to reiterate that France's stance favoring maintaining the Taiwan Strait status quo has not changed, French lawmaker Eric Bothorel told reporters at the Taoyuan International Airport Monday.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken and French Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs Catherine Colonna Before Their Meeting US Dept. of State 17 Apr 2023
Secretary Blinken's Meeting with French Foreign Minister Colonna US Dept. of State 17 Apr 2023
2 French parliamentary groups to visit Taiwan in coming weeks CNA 16 Apr 2023 -- Two French parliamentary delegations are set to visit Taiwan in the coming weeks amid rising tensions across the Taiwan Strait, according to Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
'No room for ambiguity' on support for Taiwan: French lawmakers CNA 15 Apr 2023 -- French lawmakers said Friday that they unequivocally support Taiwan and retention of the status quo in the Taiwan Strait, following their meeting with a visiting delegation of Taiwanese legislators in Paris earlier in the day.
France convicts 11 Turkish Kurds of PKK of 'terror financing' Press TV 15 Apr 2023 -- A French court has convicted 11 members of the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) on charges of terror financing, with the sentences ranging from suspended three-year prison terms to five years behind bars with one year suspended.
China, France share common interests in helping to end the Russia-Ukraine war, says French envoy Global Times 14 Apr 2023 -- French Ambassador to China Bertrand Lortholary said on Thursday that France and China share a common interest in helping to end the Ukraine war, and China could certainly play an important role in helping find a road to peace.
China refutes European politicians' erroneous remarks on Taiwan question as pro-US camp reacts to Macron's 'strategic autonomy' call Global Times 14 Apr 2023 -- China on Friday refuted erroneous remarks on the Taiwan question made by some European politicians, whose provocative words were also seen as reactions from the pro-US camp toward French President Emmanuel Macron's recent comments that Europe must resist pressure to become the US' followers and avoid getting dragged into a confrontation between China and the US over the Taiwan question.
Position of China on Ukraine crisis will not affect France-China ties; two countries share common interest in ending war, says French envoy Global Times 14 Apr 2023 -- On whether China's position on the Ukraine crisis would affect the France-China relations, French Ambassador to China Bertrand Lortholary said on Thursday that there are no preconditions raised by either China or France, and the bilateral ties should not be affected by China's position on the Ukraine crisis. The two countries shared a common interest in helping to end the war.
Macron Backs Down on Taiwan for Beijing's Support on Ukraine, Experts Say VOA 14 Apr 2023 -- French President Emmanuel Macron has stunned allies by saying that Europe must reduce its dependency on the United States and avoid getting dragged into a confrontation between China and the U.S. over Taiwan, a position experts say is calibrated to persuade China to mediate the ongoing crisis in Ukraine.
U.S., France, UK Complete Counter-Mine Exercise in Arabian Gulf US Navy 13 Apr 2023 -- Forces from France, the United Kingdom and the United States completed a two-week exercise in the Arabian Gulf, April 13, focused on countering mines.
Macron rejects US policy on Taiwan, says France is not US 'vassal' Press TV 13 Apr 2023 -- French President Emmanuel Macron has reaffirmed his country's stance on Taiwan, saying that France is not a follower of the US policies and that being a US ally does not mean being a "vassal".
Macron speaks out, sparks controversy in ranks of EU Press TV 13 Apr 2023 -- Recent remarks by President Emmanuel Macron of France regarding China's sovereignty over the self-ruled island of Taiwan and the notion that being a US ally did not mean being a "vassal" have sparked controversy among the ranks of the 27-nation trade union.
Taiwan aware of recent French warship Taiwan Strait transit CNA 12 Apr 2023 -- Taiwan's military is aware of the recent Taiwan Strait transit by a French warship, a senior official said Wednesday, after local and international media reported the rare transit by a Naval vessel from the European country.
French office says position on Taiwan 'not changed' CNA 12 Apr 2023 -- France's position on Taiwan "has not changed," the French representative office in Taipei told local media on Wednesday, just days after French President Emmanuel Macron cautioned against Europe being dragged into a war between the United States and China over Taiwan.
Comment by Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova on the joint statement by the United Kingdom and France on the 25th anniversary of their ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 11 Apr 2023
Macron Outlines Need for European Sovereignty VOA 11 Apr 2023 -- French President Emmanuel Macron Tuesday outlined his vision for European economic and industrial sovereignty during a visit to the Netherlands, following criticism over recent remarks about China and the United States.
Macron urges Europe to reduce dependence on US People's Daily 11 Apr 2023 -- French President Emmanuel Macron has urged Europe to reduce its dependence on the United States and avoid getting caught up in confrontation between the US and China.
Macron says Europe must cut reliance on US dollar, seek 'strategic autonomy' Press TV 10 Apr 2023 -- French President Emmanuel Macron has called on European countries to lower their dependence on the US dollar and resist pressure to become vassal states of Washington or get dragged into the China-US conflict over Taiwan.
Xiplomacy: Meetings of leaders facilitate steady, long-term development of China's ties with France, EU People's Daily 10 Apr 2023 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday held talks with visiting French President Emmanuel Macron in Beijing, which was followed by a trilateral meeting Xi held with Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Xi also had a separate meeting with von der Leyen after the trilateral meeting.
Xi, Macron hold informal meeting in China People's Daily 08 Apr 2023 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping held an informal meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday in Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong Province in south China.
Macron's fruitful visit shows resuming all-level exchanges 'main tone' of 2023 China-EU ties Global Times 08 Apr 2023 -- European leaders were wrapping up their three-day visit to China after Chinese and French top leaders met for informal talks in southern China's Guangzhou on Friday, marking the climax in high-level interactions between China and Europe. The visit also helped stabilize relations amid growing turbulence and uncertainties that the world is facing and reset the cooperation as well as face-to-face interaction, as China reached some consensus with both France and the EU on major global and regional issues, including the Ukraine crisis.
Xi Jinping Holds an Informal Meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron in Guangzhou PRC MofA 07 Apr 2023 -- On the afternoon of April 7, 2023, President Xi Jinping held an informal meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Pine Garden in Guangzhou City of Guangdong Province.
France Should Submit Its Own Plan on Conflict Resolution in Ukraine, Xi Jinping Says Sputnik 07 Apr 2023 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday told French President Emmanuel Macron that Paris should propose its own plan on political settlement of conflict in Ukraine, adding that Beijing will support it.
China, France support restoration of talks to lift sanctions on Iran IRNA 07 Apr 2023 -- Following French President Emmanuel Macron's state visit to Beijing, China and France issued a joint statement on Friday in which they supported the political and diplomatic talks to lift sanctions on Iran.
French, Iranian FMs meet in Beijing, stress expansion of ties IRNA 07 Apr 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and his French counterpart Catherine Colonna met in Beijing on Thursday evening, taking advantage of the simultaneous presence of the high-ranking delegations of the two countries in China.
Iran, France agree to continue talks to overcome challenges: FM Amir-Abdollahian Press TV 07 Apr 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says Tehran and Paris have a common stance that talks should be continued based on mutual respect in order to overcome the existing challenges.
China-France-EU trilateral talks set right course for ties Global Times 07 Apr 2023 -- During talks with visiting French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday, Chinese President Xi Jinping stressed that cooperation and common ground between China and the EU outweigh competition and differences, and China is prepared to work with the EU to set the right direction and tone for China-EU ties, fully resume exchanges at all levels and revitalize mutually-beneficial cooperation in various fields, injecting fresh impetus into China-EU relations and global peace, stability and prosperity.
Xi holds talks with French president on cooperation, China-EU relations, Ukraine crisis People's Daily 07 Apr 2023 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with French President Emmanuel Macron in Beijing on Thursday, calling on both sides to enhance cooperation, promote relations between China and the European Union, and work jointly for a political settlement of the Ukraine crisis.
Macron Appeals To Chinese President To Help End War In Ukraine RFE/RL 06 Apr 2023 -- French President Emmanuel Macron has urged Beijing to talk sense into Russia over the war in Ukraine, telling his Chinese counterpart that Russia's aggression had dealt a blow to international stability.
Macron asks Xi to 'bring Russia to its senses,' help end Ukraine war Press TV 06 Apr 2023 -- French President Emmanuel Macron has asked Chinese leader Xi Jinping to urge Russia, a close ally, to end the war in Ukraine.
China Ready to Cooperate With France in Calling for Peace Talks in Ukraine Sputnik 06 Apr 2023 -- China is ready together with France to call on the global community for rationality and restraint on the situation in Ukraine, and engage in peace talks as soon as possible, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Thursday.
China ready to issue joint call with France for political settlement of Ukraine crisis: Xi Global Times 06 Apr 2023 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said Thursday in Beijing that China stands ready to issue a joint call with France for political settlement of the Ukraine crisis.
Statement by President von der Leyen with President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping following the trilateral meeting European Commission 06 Apr 2023
Statement by President von der Leyen following the trilateral meeting with President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping and French President Macron European Commission 06 Apr 2023
Statement by President von der Leyen ahead of the trilateral meeting with President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping and French President Macron European Commission 06 Apr 2023
Xi holds talks with French president Global Times 06 Apr 2023 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with French President Emmanuel Macron in Beijing on Thursday.
President Xi Jinping Holds China-France-EU Trilateral Meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen PRC MofA 06 Apr 2023 -- On the afternoon of 6 April, President Xi Jinping held a trilateral meeting of China, France and the European Union (EU) with French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at the Great Hall of the People.
President Xi Jinping Holds Talks with French President Emmanuel Macron PRC MofA 06 Apr 2023 -- On the afternoon of 6 April, President Xi Jinping held talks with French President Emmanuel Macron who is on a state visit to China at the Great Hall of the People.
President Xi Jinping Holds Trilateral Meeting with French President Macron and European CommissionPresident von der Leyen PRC MofA 06 Apr 2023 -- On the afternoon of 6 April, President Xi Jinping had a trilateral meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at the Great Hall of the People.
President Xi Jinping and French President Emmanuel Macron Jointly Meet the Press PRC MofA 06 Apr 2023 -- On the afternoon of 6 April, President Xi Jinping and French President Emmanuel Macron jointly met the press after their talks.
President Xi Jinping Holds Talks with French President Emmanuel Macron PRC MofA 06 Apr 2023 -- On the afternoon of 6 April, President Xi Jinping held talks with French President Emmanuel Macron who is on a state visit to China at the Great Hall of the People.
Macron's visit signals enhanced China-France economic cooperation instead of 'decoupling' Global Times 05 Apr 2023 -- China and France are expected to eye further economic cooperation in fields such as aviation, nuclear power and new energy, and will inject more certainty into global economic recovery through enhancing the China-EU relationship, experts said amid the ongoing visit of French President Emmanuel Macron to China.
France's Macron arrives in China, with Ukraine, trade on agenda Press TV 05 Apr 2023 -- French President Emmanuel Macron has arrived in China for a three-day state visit, during which he aims to dissuade Beijing from supporting Russia's offensive against Ukraine.
France, EU leaders begin China visit with China-France, China-EU ties in focus Global Times 05 Apr 2023 -- French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Beijing on Wednesday, embarking on a three-day visit of "restarting exchanges and advancing cooperation," officials and experts said. Macron landed in China shortly ahead of EU chief Ursula von der Leyen as the two European leaders eye balancing economic ties with China and aiming to find some common ground for the yearlong Ukraine crisis that has dragged the EU into an unprecedented security dilemma not seen ever since WWII.
Russian Foreign Ministry Summons French Charge d'Affaires Sputnik 04 Apr 2023 -- The Russian Foreign Ministry on Tuesday summoned French Charge d'Affaires Jay Dharmadhikari to lodge a protest over the French embassy's statement about provocation in Bucha, Ukraine.
France to Develop New Nuclear Aircraft Carrier by 2036, Defense Minister Says Sputnik 04 Apr 2023 -- The new nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, designed to replace the French navy's only operational flagship aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle, will undergo its first tests at sea in 2036-2037, French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu said on Tuesday.
Readout of President Joe Biden's Call with President Emmanuel Macron of France The White House 04 Apr 2023
Macron's visit an important engine to restart China-France relations, to create new pattern for bilateral ties: Chinese Ambassador to France Global Times 04 Apr 2023 -- In the face of profound international changes, the stalemate in the Russia-Ukraine conflict and an uneven global economic recovery after the pandemic, the upcoming visit of French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to China from Wednesday to Friday has drawn worldwide attention.
Europe Faces Narrow Path In Balancing Relations With China As Macron Goes To Beijing RFE/RL 04 Apr 2023 -- French President Emmanuel Macron will go to Beijing for a three-day trip as the European Union grapples with its desire to pursue economic interests with China while dissuading Chinese leader Xi Jinping from deepening ties with Russia.
Trade, Ukraine Top Agenda as France's Macron, EU's von der Leyen Visit China VOA 04 Apr 2023 -- French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrive in China Wednesday for a three-day state visit aimed at discussing trade, human rights, and especially Ukraine with President Xi Jinping, amid ever closer ties between Beijing and Moscow.
Macron, Von der Leyen to visit China in intensive China-EU interactions Global Times 03 Apr 2023 -- On the heels of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will visit China from April 5 to 7, and they are likely to be followed by German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock in mid-April, as China's busy diplomatic agenda continues.

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April 2023 - France Special Weapons News