Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
May 2024 - France Special Weapons News
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- French officials foil Olympics terrorism plot VOA 31 May 2024 -- French security officials have foiled a plot to attack a soccer game at the upcoming Paris Olympics.
- Joint Statement on DPRK-Russia US Dept. of State 31 May 2024 -- The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, the United Kingdom, the High Representative of the European Union, and the Secretary of State of the United States of America affirm that the recent sanctions designations by each of our governments represent a coordinated effort to hold the DPRK and Russia to account and to impose costs on actors and entities involved in the unlawful transfer of arms from the DPRK to Russia for use in attacking Ukraine.
- Macron Seeks to Form EU Coalition for Sending Military Instructors to Ukraine - Reports Sputnik 30 May 2024 -- French President Emmanuel Macron is seeking to establish a European coalition for sending military instructors to Ukraine, French newspaper Le Monde reported on Thursday, citing sources familiar with the matter.
- E3 circulates anti-Iran draft ahead of IAEA board meeting: Reuters IRNA 30 May 2024 -- Britain, France and Germany, known as the European troika or E3, have circulated an anti-Iran draft resolution ahead of the meeting of the International Atomic Energy Agency's Board of Governors next week, despite US opposition, three diplomats told Reuters on Wednesday night.
- Conclusion of the Franco-German Defence and Security Council. Élysée - President of France 29 May 2024
- Cameroon meeting of French-speaking Africa lawmakers decry instability, foreign influence VOA 29 May 2024 -- Francophone lawmakers from about 30 African states are meeting in Cameroon's capital, Yaounde, to find a solution to the political instability in French-speaking African nations — including a string of recent coups, security threats and popular discontent. The lawmakers say among the solutions to the growing crisis are dialogue, a return to democratic principles and an end to foreign influence.
- France, Germany to Jointly Work on Long-Range Weapons Sputnik 29 May 2024 -- German and French authorities along with partners intend to cooperate on the development of long-range weapons, according to the final document of the German-French council on security and defense meeting.
- Franco-German Ministerial Council - For a strong and sovereign Europe Germany - Federal Government 28 May 2024 -- France and Germany are allies who both share European values. Federal Chancellor Scholz emphasised this fact at the Franco-German Ministerial Council in Schloss Meseberg. He thanked French President Macron for his historic state visit to Germany and said that together, they would continue to support Ukraine and strengthen Europe's security.
- French president calls for ceasefire in Gaza People's Daily 27 May 2024 -- French President Emmanuel Macron called for a ceasefire in Gaza and opposed Israeli operations in Rafah as he received an Arab delegation here on Friday.
- Paris Says Issue of Sending Military Instructors to Ukraine Still Under Consideration Sputnik 27 May 2024 -- The issue of sending French military instructors to Ukraine is still under consideration, the French Defense Ministry said on Monday.
- French court issues life sentences to three senior Syrian officials for war crimes VOA 24 May 2024 -- A court in the French capital on Friday ordered life sentences for three senior Syrian government officials in a landmark case.
- France's image in the Pacific battered by New Caledonia decolonization crisis Radio Free Asia 24 May 2024 -- French military forces sent to quell New Caledonia's pro-independence riots will stay "as long as necessary," President Emmanuel Macron said during a flying visit to the Pacific island territory that reinfor666854ced regional perceptions of France as an out-of-touch colonial power.
- Chinese Embassy refutes fake news of Le Monde about Chinese intelligence agents' operations in France Global Times 23 May 2024 -- The Chinese Embassy in France refuted the fake news published in the French daily Le Monde alleging so-called Chinese intelligence department's actions against dissidents in France. The embassy said that the two cases cited by the newspaper are clearly fabricated and some French journalists' true intention lies in smearing China.
- Macron says he will not force voting reforms in New Caledonia VOA 23 May 2024 -- French President Emmanuel Macron said Thursday in New Caledonia that he would not force through any voting reforms on the Pacific territory.
- French president arrives in New Caledonia to urge calm VOA 23 May 2024 -- France's President Emmanuel Macron arrived Thursday in the violence-wracked Pacific territory of New Caledonia.
- France Conducts Test Launch of Updated Supersonic ASMPA Missile - Defense Minister Sputnik 22 May 2024 -- France conducted the first test launch of an updated supersonic air-to-ground ASMPA missile, which is capable of carrying a nuclear warhead, Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu said on Wednesday.
- Meeting of Weimar Triangle foreign ministers Poland - Ministry of Foreign Affairs 22 May 2024 -- On 22 May, Minister Radosław Sikorski met in Weimar with his counterparts from France and Germany, Stéphane Séjourné and Annalena Baerbock, to discuss how far their declaration has been implemented since its adoption on 12 February 2024 in La Celle-Saint-Cloud and to speak about a number of current topics on the international agenda.
- Working together for Europe - Foreign Minister Baerbock welcomes her French and Polish counterparts for the Weimar Triangle meeting Germany Federal Foreign Office 22 May 2024
- A Weimar Agenda for a strong, geopolitical EU Germany Federal Foreign Office 22 May 2024 -- Our security is under threat. We live in an age of systemic rivalry in which certain autocratic regimes are using their power to undermine and destroy the international order that is based on the Charter of the United Nations. Russia is waging an illegal war of aggression against one of our neighbours, is openly rejecting and actively undermining the European security architecture and has already engaged in malign and hybrid operations against our countries.
- Statement by the Ministers for European Affairs of France, Germany, Poland, Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Greece, Italy, Latvia, Luxembourg, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Spain Germany Federal Foreign Office 21 May 2024 -- With the envisaged adoption of the Council conclusions on "Democratic resilience: safeguarding electoral processes from foreign interference", we are taking an important step to defend our European democratic values, fundamentals and political culture and should continue this integrated approach to address current challenges we face from outside the EU. We welcome the ongoing debate on how to protect our European Democracy and want to contribute with concrete ideas, which should also be considered by the future Commission and High Representative.
- Spokeswoman: French President Macron to visit violence-wracked New Caledonia VOA 21 May 2024 -- A French government spokeswoman says President Emmanuel Macron will travel to the violence-wracked Pacific territory of New Caledonia later Tuesday.
- Macron to Visit New Caledonia Amid Ongoing Protests Sputnik 21 May 2024 -- French President Emmanuel Macron will pay a visit to the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia amid ongoing protests on the island over planned electoral reforms, French Cabinet spokesperson Prisca Thevenot said on Tuesday.
- Australia, New Zealand evacuating nationals from New Caledonia amid protests Press TV 21 May 2024 -- Australia and New Zealand are sending planes to New Caledonia to evacuate nationals stranded in the French-ruled territory which has experienced deadly protests calling for independence.
- Australia, New Zealand Arrange Flights to Evacuate Citizens From New Caledonia Sputnik 21 May 2024 -- Australia and New Zealand said on Tuesday that they had arranged flights to evacuate their citizens and other tourists stranded in France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia.
- France to Deploy Troops Around Public Buildings in New Caledonia Due to Protests - Reports Sputnik 21 May 2024 -- France will deploy military personnel around public buildings in France's overseas territory of New Caledonia due to the continuing unrest organized by supporters of the island's independence, French broadcaster BFMTV reported, citing the Elysee Palace.
- New Caledonia unrest: Death toll rises to six as France deploys more troops Press TV 18 May 2024 -- The death toll has risen to six and hundreds more have been injured as protests and riots entered a fifth day in the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia.
- Death Toll in France's New Caledonia Climbs to 6 Amid Public Unrest - Reports Sputnik 18 May 2024 -- A man died and two people were wounded in a shootout in France's New Caledonia, bringing the total death toll to six amid public unrest organized by the supporters of the island's independence, French media reported on Saturday.
- Senegalese PM blasts French military presence, raises possibility of closing bases Press TV 17 May 2024 -- Senegal's prime minister has vehemently denounced the French military presence in his country and raised the possibility of closing its bases amid a growing move by the neighboring states to expel foreign occupation troops from the Sahel region.
- France deploys troops, declares emergency state to quell New Caledonia protests Press TV 17 May 2024 -- France has deployed new troops to New Caledonia and granted its forces more authority to crush unrest in the independence-seeking Pacific archipelago near Australia.
- France Accuses Azerbaijan Of Backing An Online Campaign To Incite Violence On New Caledonia RFE/RL 17 May 2024 -- France has again accused Azerbaijan of interfering in the internal politics of New Caledonia by backing a disinformation campaign that Paris says is encouraging deadly riots in the French territory located between Australia and Fiji.
- France to send 1,000 more forces to New Caledonia to suppress protests Press TV 16 May 2024 -- France plans to send "around 1,000 additional security personnel" to its Pacific territory of New Caledonia, the French PM says, amid a state of emergency declared in the protest-hit group of islands.
- France declares state of emergency in New Caledonia IRNA 16 May 2024 -- France has declared a state of emergency in its Pacific overseas territory of New Caledonia and dispatched troops there after several nights of deadly unrest over a controversial electoral reform.
- France declares state of emergency in New Caledonia as protests rage VOA 15 May 2024 -- France has declared a state of emergency in its overseas Pacific territory of New Caledonia after deadly protests by native-born, pro-independence activists who oppose efforts to expand the voting rights of French residents on the archipelago.
- Violence in French Pacific territory of New Caledonia turns deadly VOA 15 May 2024 -- At least three people are dead in the South Pacific islands of New Caledonia after three consecutive days of rioting in the French territory.
- Global Peace Summit: France and South Korea Have Confirmed Their Participation President of Ukraine 14 May 2024
- INDIA- FRANCE JOINT MILITARY EXERCISE SHAKTI COMMENCES IN MEGHALAYA India PIB 13 May 2024 -- The 7th edition of India- France Joint Military Exercise SHAKTI commenced today, at Umroi, in a fully developed and modern Foreign Training Node in Meghalaya
- Xi's Europe visit 'increases mutual trust, charts a course for future development' Global Times 12 May 2024 -- In summarizing the visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to three European countries, the Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Saturday that the visit, taking place in Europe with a global vision, successfully strengthened China-France relations, further solidified China-Serbia relations, enhanced China-Hungary relations, and injected momentum to China-EU cooperation.
- China tests European unity through Xi Jinping's trip VOA 11 May 2024 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded his high-profile European tour Friday after signing dozens of agreements with France, Hungary and Serbia, while reiterating Beijing's desire to enhance "mutually beneficial cooperation" between China and Europe.
- Xi's visit to France, Serbia and Hungary charts course for future: Wang Yi Global Times 11 May 2024 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping returned to Beijing on Saturday morning after wrapping up state visits to France, Serbia and Hungary. Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and foreign minister, referred to Xi's Europe trip as a journey to carry forward friendship, enhance mutual trust, boost confidence and chart the course for the future during a press briefing.
- Xi's visits to France, Serbia, Hungary chart course for future: Chinese FM People's Daily 11 May 2024 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping's just-concluded state visits to France, Serbia and Hungary have consolidated China's relations with the three European countries and relaunched China-EU cooperation, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said.
- China, France issue joint statement on Middle East situation, condemn all violations of intl humanitarian law Global Times 07 May 2024 -- China and France have issued a joint statement on the situation in the Middle East, condemning all violations of international humanitarian law, including all acts of terrorist violence and indiscriminate attacks against civilians.
- China, France Call for Cessation of Attacks on Civilian Ships in Red Sea Sputnik 07 May 2024 -- China and France call for an immediate end to attacks on the civilian vessels in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, the countries said in a joint statement on Tuesday.
- Xi, in France, offers few concessions on trade, support for Russia VOA 07 May 2024 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping offered few concessions to his counterpart and host Emmanuel Macron as he wrapped up a two-day visit to France on Tuesday evening. Both presidents are seeking to mend ties on Xi's first trip to Europe in five years, after relations were soured by trade disputes and Beijing's support for Russia in its invasion of Ukraine.
- China signs 18 deals with France to expand economic cooperation, opening up wider for France, Europe Global Times 07 May 2024 -- China and France have signed 18 cooperation agreements between government agencies, covering areas such as aviation, agriculture, people-to-people exchanges, green development and SME cooperation during Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to France.
- Xi highlights stronger cooperation, dialogue in France trip People's Daily 07 May 2024 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday underscored the importance of bolstering cooperative ties between China and France as well as the European Union (EU), calling for dialogue and understanding amid escalating protectionism and raging conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza.
- Nigerian coalition warns against possible defense pacts with US, France VOA 06 May 2024 -- The warning notice, signed by five civil society groups and a former chairman of Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission, came in an open letter Friday to Nigeria's president and the National Assembly
- Press release on summoning French Ambassador Pierre Levy to the Foreign Ministry Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 06 May 2024
- Full text of Xi's speech at the closing ceremony of the Sixth Meeting of the China-France Business Council People's Daily 07 May 2024 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday delivered a speech here at the closing ceremony of the Sixth Meeting of the China-France Business Council.
- China, France should uphold independence, jointly fend off "new Cold War" or bloc confrontation: Xi People's Daily 07 May 2024 -- As the world goes through transformation and turbulence not seen in a century, China and France should uphold independence and jointly prevent a "new Cold War" or bloc confrontation, Chinese President Xi Jinping said here Monday.
- Xi elaborates on China's position on Palestinian-Israeli conflict, Ukraine crisis People's Daily 07 May 2024 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping outlined China's principled position on the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and the Ukraine crisis when he jointly met the press with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron here on Monday.
- Xi attends closing ceremony of the sixth meeting of China-France Business Council with Macron Global Times 07 May 2024 -- China and France should uphold mutual benefits, jointly oppose acts of "decoupling" and disrupting industrial and supply chains, and say no together to building barriers, President Xi Jinping made the remarks on Monday when holding talks with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron in Paris.
- French firms urged to seize opportunities from China's development People's Daily 07 May 2024 -- President Xi Jinping said on Monday that entrepreneurs in France are welcome to participate in China's modernization efforts, and to seize opportunities arising from China's development as the country mulls significant moves to further deepen reform across various sectors.
- China's President Xi begins state visit to France VOA 06 May 2024 -- China's President Xi Jinping is on a rare state visit to France, which started with trilateral talks with French President Emanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
- Press statement by President von der Leyen following the trilateral meeting with French President Macron and President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping European Commission 06 May 2024
- Opening statement by President von der Leyen ahead of the trilateral meeting with French President Macron and President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping European Commission 06 May 2024
- Italian Defense Chief Rules Out Sending Troops to Ukraine as Macron Touts Allied Support Sputnik 04 May 2024 -- Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto ruled out sending troops to Ukraine after French President Emmanuel Macron insisted this week that many EU nations were on board with the plan.
- Xi Heads To Europe Looking For A Larger Chinese Role In Ukraine RFE/RL 03 May 2024 -- Chinese leader Xi Jinping's upcoming trip to France, Serbia, and Hungary will focus on China's economic ties to Europe and escalating trade tensions between Beijing and Brussels.
- Deployment of Western troops to Ukraine not ruled out in case front lines breached, Macron says Press TV 02 May 2024 -- French President Emmanuel Macron says he does not rule out the deployment of Western troops to Ukraine in case Russia breaks through the Ukrainian front lines and if Kiev makes such a request.
- French foreign minister in Cairo as part of Israel-Hamas cease-fire push VOA 01 May 2024 -- French Foreign Minister Stephane Sejourne arrived in Cairo Wednesday as part of a push to secure a cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hamas.
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