Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
September 2023 - France Special Weapons News
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- Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets with Minister of the Armed Forces of France President of Ukraine 28 Sep 2023
- British, French defense ministers in Ukraine to discuss further military aid to Kiev Press TV 28 Sep 2023 -- Defense ministers of the United Kingdom and France have gathered in Kiev to discuss further military aid to Ukraine, which is striving for more weapons to boost its slowed counteroffensive against Russian forces.
- Macron proposes form of 'autonomy' for France's Mediterranean island of Corsica Press TV 28 Sep 2023 -- French President Emmanuel Macron has proposed to grant a form of "autonomy within the French Republic" to the Mediterranean island of Corsica, a region that mostly seeks autonomy from mainland France.
- French Ambassador to Niger Leaves as Relations Nosedive After Coup VOA 27 Sep 2023 -- France's ambassador to Niger left the country early on Wednesday morning, around one month after the military government ordered his expulsion and days after President Emmanuel Macron said the diplomat would be pulled out and French troops withdrawn.
- 31 US senators ask E3 to prevent expiry of UN's anti-Iran missile bans Press TV 27 Sep 2023 -- A bipartisan group of US senators have asked the United Kingdom, France and Germany to take action to prevent the expiration of UN bans targeting Iran's missile and drone activities, which are set to end next month.
- Niger demands 'negotiated framework' for France withdrawal Press TV 26 Sep 2023 -- Niger's military government has demanded a "negotiated framework" for the French troop planned pull-out from the West African country.
- France says withdrawing envoy from Niger, military cooperation with Niamey over Press TV 24 Sep 2023 -- France's President Emmanuel Macron says Paris is imminently withdrawing its ambassador from Niger followed by its troops, putting an end to military cooperation with Niamey.
- Macron Recalling Ambassador to Niger, French Embassy's Staff, Troops Sputnik 24 Sep 2023 -- France is recalling French Ambassador to Niger Sylvain Itte, all staff of the French Embassy, and all French troops in the West African country, President Emmanuel Macron said on Sunday.
- Equality among states is non-negotiable, France says at UN UN News 21 Sep 2023 -- At the UN on Thursday, French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna declared that her country defends the principle of equality between states - "a principle that no one can or must compromise" - and supports "African solutions to crises in Africa".
- French-Led Combined Task Force 150 seized more illegal narcotics in the Arabian Sea CENTCOM 20 Sep 2023 -- On September 7, UK warship HMS Lancaster (F229), operating in support of the French-led Combined Task Force (CTF) 150 seized more than 450kg of illegal drugs including heroin and hashish in the Arabian Sea.
- E3 statement on JCPOA fresh sign west cannot be trusted: Iranian lawyer IRNA 20 Sep 2023 -- Member of Iran's Guardian Council Abbas Ali Kadkhodaee has criticized the recent joint statement by the three European countries namely France, the UK, and Germany, asking "West can be trusted?"
- G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting at the High-Level Week of the United Nations General Assembly US Dept. of State 19 Sep 2023 -- The text of the following statement was released by Kamikawa Yoko, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan in her capacity as Chair of the G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting.
- E3 representatives meet with Iranian counterpart. UK FCDO 19 Sep 2023 -- A statement on a meeting between senior E3 officials and their Iranian counterpart in New York
- Joint Statement on Iran's De-Designation of Experienced IAEA Inspectors - September 2023 UK FCDO 18 Sep 2023 -- France, Germany, the UK and the US have issued a joint statement following Iran's decision to withdraw the designation of several IAEA inspectors.
- Burkina Faso expels French defense attaché for 'subversive activities' Press TV 16 Sep 2023 -- Burkina Faso has notified France of the expulsion of the embassy's military attaché for "subversive activities," weeks after Niger ordered the European country's ambassador to leave.
- Macron accuses Niger of taking French ambassador hostage Press TV 15 Sep 2023 -- French President Emmanuel Macron has accused Niger leaders of taking the European country's ambassador hostage after he refused to comply with an order to leave.
- Burkina Faso expels French defense attaché for 'subversive activities' Press TV 16 Sep 2023 -- Burkina Faso has notified France of the expulsion of the embassy's military attaché for "subversive activities," weeks after Niger ordered the European country's ambassador to leave.
- E3 statement on the JCPoA - September 2023 UK FCDO 14 Sep 2023 -- The UK, France and Germany have issued a joint statement ahead of JCPoA Transition Day on 18 October 2023.
- Quad statement at IAEA Board of Governors on the Safeguards Agreement with Iran - September 2023 UK FCDO 14 Sep 2023 -- Germany, France, the US and the UK (the Quad) gave a joint statement to the IAEA Board of Governors on 13 September.
- G7 Foreign Ministers' Statement on Illegitimate "Elections" in Regions of Ukraine Illegally Occupied by Russia US Dept. of State 13 Sep 2023 -- The text of the following statement 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 Slams Russia for 'Sham Elections' in Occupied Regions of Ukraine VOA 13 Sep 2023 -- Foreign ministers of the G7 and European Union have condemned "sham elections" in Russian-occupied territories of Ukraine, saying they are meant to legitimize Moscow's rule in areas illegally seized by force.
- E3 statement at IAEA Board of Governors on the JCPoA - September 2023 UK FCDO 13 Sep 2023 -- Germany, France and the UK (E3) gave a joint statement to the IAEA Board of Governors on Iran's implementation of its nuclear commitments under the JCPoA.
- Joint Statement Bangladesh - France : Partnership for Peace, Prosperity and People. Élysée - President of France 11 Sep 2023 -- Bangladesh and France share a deep-seated friendship, based on shared democratic values, promotion of human rights, sustaining peace and sustainable development.
- Niger military: France deploying forces in West Africa for 'aggression' Press TV 10 Sep 2023 -- Niger's junta leaders say France is deploying its military forces to West African countries with a plan for "aggression" against its former colony.
- Macron: France to Pull Troops Out of Niger Only If Requested by Ousted President Sputnik 10 Sep 2023 -- Earlier in the day, Niger's military leadership accused France of deploying forces in some West African countries to conduct military intervention in the country.
- Niger Military Leadership Accuses France of Deploying Forces for 'Military Intervention' Sputnik 10 Sep 2023 -- Niger's military leadership has accused France of deploying forces in some West African countries for a "military intervention" in Niger, AFP reported citing regime member Col. Maj. Amadou Abdramane.
- Prime Minister's meeting with President of the French Republic India MEA 10 Sep 2023
- India-France Joint Statement Élysée - President of France 10 Sep 2023 -- Hon'ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi had a bilateral meeting over lunch with the President of the French Republic, H.E. Mr. Emmanuel Macron during the G-20 Leaders' Summit at New Delhi on September 10, 2023.
- We count on France's support in providing Ukraine with legal security guarantees - Ihor Zhovkva at a meeting with the French parliamentary delegation President of Ukraine 09 Sep 2023
- Oleksiy Kuleba meets with delegation of deputies of France's National Assembly President of Ukraine 08 Sep 2023
- 21st EDITION INDIA FRANCE BILATERAL NAVAL EXERCISE 'VARUNA' - 2023 India PIB 08 Sep 2023 -- Phase Il of the 21st edition of Varuna (Varuna-23) bilateral exercise between Indian and French Navy was conducted in the Arabian Sea
- Two People Killed While Trying to Infiltrate French Base in Chad - Source Sputnik 07 Sep 2023 -- Two people were killed and about 15 were injured while trying to enter the French military base in the Chadian city of Faya-Largeau after the incident with the death of a soldier, a local informed source told Sputnik on Wednesday.
- France Struggles to Reshape Relations in Africa VOA 06 Sep 2023 -- After hitting several resets, restoring historic treasures to former colonies, downsizing its military presence and striking new ties elsewhere on the continent, France's Africa strategy seems at an impasse, some experts say.
- France in talks with Niger officials over troops exit Press TV 05 Sep 2023 -- France has started talks with Nigerien officials over the withdrawal of "illegal" French troops from the country.
- Niger's prime minister: Contacts underway for 'very swift' withdrawal of French forces Press TV 05 Sep 2023 -- The Prime Minister of Niger's military government says "contacts" are underway to pave the way for "very swift" withdrawal of French forces from the country as anti-France sentiments continue to soar among Nigeriens.
- Nigerien Forces Sent to France's Military Base to Monitor Soldiers - Reports Sputnik 03 Sep 2023 -- Soldiers of the Nigerien armed forces have been sent to France's military base in the capital city of Niamey to monitor French servicemen and women after the demands to withdraw from the country, Al Jazeera has reported, citing a source.
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Emmanuel Macron discussed defense support and the start of negotiations within the Joint Declaration on security guarantees President of Ukraine 03 Sep 2023
- Niger top court orders expulsion of French envoy IRNA 02 Sep 2023 -- Niger's top court has reportedly approved the immediate expulsion of France's ambassador as anti-French sentiments run high in the west African country following a military coup last month.
- Thousands protest in Niger to demand France's exit from country Press TV 02 Sep 2023 -- Thousands of people in Niger have protested near a French military base in the capital Niamey to express their support for the military government and demand the immediate withdrawal of French troops and diplomats from the West African country.
- Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With French Minister of the Armed Forces Sébastien Lecornu DoD 01 Sep 2023
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