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June 2025 - France Special Weapons News
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- Top diplomat reaffirms France's determination to recognize State of Palestine Press TV 30 Jun 2025 -- French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot has reaffirmed his country's "determination to recognize the State of Palestine," underscoring the urgent need for international action in light of the worsening humanitarian situation in the besieged Gaza Strip.
- Joint Statement of the G7 Foreign Ministers on Iran and the Middle East Canada 30 Jun 2025
- China's top political advisor meets French National Assembly speaker People's Daily 28 Jun 2025 -- China's top political advisor Wang Huning met with Yael Braun-Pivet, speaker of the French National Assembly, in Beijing on Friday.
- France admits aiding Israel in targeting Iranian drones during 12-day war Press TV 26 Jun 2025 -- France has admitted that its military assisted the Israeli regime in intercepting Iranian drones launched at strategic Israeli targets during the 12-day aggression against the Islamic Republic.
- Development of the defense industry and drone production: Ukraine and France discuss next steps in cooperation Ukraine MOD 25 Jun 2025
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy Holds a Meeting with the Leaders of Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Poland, and the NATO Secretary General President of Ukraine 25 Jun 2025
- Denmark, France, Iceland, Norway and United Kingdom to contribute to NATO Forward Land Forces in Finland Finnish MoD 24 Jun 2025 -- Denmark, France, Iceland, Norway and United Kingdom will take part in developing the presence of NATO's Forward Land Forces (FLF) in Finland.
- Guest article in the Financial Times - Germany and France stand together in unity and strength Germany - Federal Government 24 Jun 2025 -- Ahead of the NATO summit in The Hague, German Chancellor Merz and French President Macron discuss the current state of the defence alliance.
- US strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities have 'no legal basis', says French president Press TV 24 Jun 2025 -- French President Emmanuel Macron has said the recent American military strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities lack any legitimate legal basis under international law.
- PM meeting with President Macron of France and Chancellor Merz of Germany: 24 June 2025 Gov.UK 24 Jun 2025
- Caught Off-Guard By US Strikes On Iran, Europe Still Looking For Role RFE/RL 23 Jun 2025 -- Europe is still looking for a role in the Israel-Iran conflict after it was caught by surprise following the United States' strikes on Iran over the weekend.
- French Minister Delegate for Gender Equality and the Fight against Discrimination, Aurore Bergé, on Monday reiterated her country's steadfast position on the Moroccan Sahara, affirming that the present and future of the Sahara "lie fully within the framework of Moroccan sovereignty." Morocco Ministry of Foreign Affairs 23 Jun 2025
- Andrii Sybiha held a meeting with Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France Jean-Noël Barrot Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine 23 Jun 2025
- HRH the Crown Prince Discusses Regional Escalation with French President SPA 22 Jun 2025 -- His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received a phone call today from President of the French Republic Emmanuel Macron
- E3 leaders' declaration on the situation in the Middle East / Declaration des dirigeants des E3 sur la situation au Moyen orient Gov.UK 22 Jun 2025
- Intl. rights cannot be taken away through war or threats, Pezeshkian tells Macron Press TV 21 Jun 2025 -- President Masoud Pezeshkian has reaffirmed Iran's commitment to peaceful nuclear energy program as well as dialogue based on mutual respect, while adding that the international rights cannot be taken away through war or threats.
- Iran Won't Renounce Right to Possess Peaceful Nuclear Capabilities - Pezeshkian to Macron Sputnik 21 Jun 2025 -- In a recent call with French President Macron, Iranian President Pezeshkian reiterated that Iran will never renounce its right to possess peaceful nuclear capabilities.
- E3 + EU Foreign Ministers' statement: 20 June 2025 UK FCDO 20 Jun 2025 -- Joint statement by the Foreign Ministers of France, Germany, the UK and the High Representative of the EU on escalation of tensions in the Middle East
- European Diplomats Report No Progress After Talks In Geneva As Trump Considers US Action In Iran RFE/RL 20 Jun 2025 -- Israel and Iran exchanged more strikes on June 20 as diplomatic efforts led by France, Britain, and Germany yielded only a statement expressing "grave concerns" about the escalation of tensions and a willingness to meet again.
- Joint Actions to Further Counter the Shadow Fleet Government Offices of Sweden 19 Jun 2025 -- Joint statement by the Foreign Ministers and government representatives of Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden, and the United Kingdom, on 19 June 2025.
- Secretary Rubio's Call with French Foreign Minister Barrot US Dept. of State 19 Jun 2025
- G7 summit ends in disputes People's Daily 19 Jun 2025 -- The Group of Seven (G7) summit wrapped up in Canada on Tuesday with no joint communique but some stark frictions.
- Statement by the Foreign Ministrers of France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and the High Representative of the European Union Germany Federal Foreign Office 18 Jun 2025 -- Iran - Statement by the Foreign Ministers of France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and the High Representative of the European Union following their phone call with their Iranian counterpart
- Statement by the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of France, Germany, and the United Kingdom, together with the High Representative of the European Union European External Action Service (EEAS) 18 Jun 2025 -- The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of France, Germany, and the United Kingdom, together with the High Representative of the European Union, had a phone conversation with their Iranian counterpart on Monday, 16 June 2025, regarding the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel.
- Taiwan thanks G7 members for supporting cross-strait peace, stability CNA 18 Jun 2025 -- President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) on Wednesday expressed gratitude to the leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) members for their support of peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and their concerns about China's destabilizing activities in the region.
- G7 leaders meet for final day without Trump People's Daily 18 Jun 2025 -- The Group of Seven (G7) leaders met for the final day of the two-day summit in Kananaskis in the province of Alberta, Canada, on Tuesday without U.S. President Donald Trump.
- PM meeting with President Macron of France: 16 June 2025 Gov.UK 17 Jun 2025
- G7 Kananaskis Summit - Overview of Session 5 "A strong and sovereign Ukraine" Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 17 Jun 2025 -- On June 17, commencing at 10:20 a.m. (local time. 1:20 a.m. on June 18, Japan time.) for approximately 60 minutes, Mr. ISHBA Shigeru, Prime Minister of Japan, attended the G7 Kananaskis Summit Session 5 "A strong and sovereign Ukraine".
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy: G7 Countries Must Invest in Ukrainian Defense Technologies and Strengthen Sanctions Against Russia President of Ukraine 17 Jun 2025
- G7 Leaders' Statement on Transnational Repression Prime Minister of Canada 17 Jun 2025
- INDIAN ARMY CONTINGENT DEPARTS FOR INDIA-FRANCE JOINT MILITARY EXERCISE SHAKTI India PIB 17 Jun 2025 -- The Indian Army contingent departed today to participate in 8th edition of the biennial India-French Joint Military Exercise SHAKTI
- G7 Leaders' statement on recent developments between Israel and Iran Prime Minister of Canada 16 Jun 2025
- G7 Kananaskis Summit - Overview of Session 4 "Making the world secure" Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 16 Jun 2025
- Secretary Rubio's Call with French Foreign Minister Barrot US Dept. of State 16 Jun 2025
- G7 Leaders Confront New Crisis In Middle East At Summit Also Expected To Discuss Ukraine War RFE/RL 16 Jun 2025 -- Israel and Iran kept up their attacks on each other on June 15 as leaders of the Group of Seven began gathering in Canada for a summit expected to discuss the fighting and ways to keep the conflict from further escalating.
- Tehran slams German, French hypocrisy in wake of Israeli aggression against Iran Press TV 15 Jun 2025 -- Iran has hit out at Germany and France for supporting Israel's blatant aggression against the country and distorting facts about Iran's peaceful nuclear activities.
- French president spins facts of Iran's nuclear program: Foreign Ministry spokesperson IRNA 15 Jun 2025 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei says French President Emmanuel Macron is seeking to spin the facts of Iran's nuclear program.
- HRH the Crown Prince, French President Discuss Regional Developments SPA 14 Jun 2025 -- His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received a phone call from President of the French Republic Emmanuel Macron
- FM Sa'ar speaks with French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot Israel MFA 13 Jun 2025
- HRH the Crown Prince, French President Discuss Regional Developments SPA 13 Jun 2025 -- His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, held a phone call with President Donald J. Trump of the United States of America, during which they discussed developments in the region, including the Israeli military operations against Iran
- Iceland and France strengthen bilateral defence cooperation Government of Iceland 13 Jun 2025 -- The Icelandic and French authorities have agreed to further strengthen their bilateral defence cooperation. A Letter of Intent to this effect was signed at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Iceland earlier this week.
- UK, France, Germany urge Israel to refrain from escalation Press TV 13 Jun 2025 -- Britain, France and Germany have called on Israel to refrain from further escalation following the regime's attacks on residential areas and nuclear sites in some Iranian cities, including the capital Tehran.
- NPT Safeguards Agreement with Iran: Quad statement on resolution adopted by the IAEA Board of Governors, June 2025 UK FCDO 12 Jun 2025 -- France, Germany, the UK and United States (the Quad) welcome adoption of the resolution on Iran's Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) Safeguards Agreement at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board meeting
- NPT Safeguards Agreement with Iran: Resolution to the IAEA Board of Governors, June 2025 UK FCDO 12 Jun 2025 -- France, Germany, the UK and United States (the Quad) delivered a joint statement to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board meeting introducing a resolution on Iran's Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) Safeguards Agreement.
- Joint statement by the Foreign Ministers of France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, the United Kingdom plus the EU High Representative European External Action Service (EEAS) 12 Jun 2025 -- We met in Rome on 12 June to discuss Euro-Atlantic security and Russia's aggression against Ukraine, for which the NATO Secretary General and the Ukrainian Foreign Minister joined us.
- Big Five European Union member states, UK, and Ukraine meet in Rome Poland - Ministry of Foreign Affairs 12 Jun 2025 -- Improving transatlantic security and providing further comprehensive support for Ukraine were the focal points of the sixth meeting conducted in the "EU Big Five +" format.
- Joint statement by the Foreign Ministers of France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, the United Kingdom plus the EU High Representative UK FCDO 12 Jun 2025 -- Joint Declaration by the Foreign Ministers of France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, and the United Kingdom as well as the High Representative of the European Union.
- Lai meets French parliamentarian delegation CNA 12 Jun 2025 -- President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) on Thursday met with a visiting French parliamentary delegation in Taipei, with both sides expressing a strong commitment to expanding bilateral cooperation across a range of sectors.
- Japan-France Consultation on Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 11 Jun 2025
- IAEA Board of Governors on the JCPoA, June 2025: E3 statement UK FCDO 11 Jun 2025 -- France, Germany and the UK (E3) gave a joint statement to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors on Iran's implementation of its nuclear commitments under the JCPoA
- E3 lacks legal authority to activate 'snapback' of sanctions, Iran tells I.A.E.A. Board IRNA 11 Jun 2025 -- Iran's ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency (I.A.E.A.) says the three European signatories of the 2015 nuclear deal—Britain, France, and Germany (E3)—are in violation of the accord and therefore lack the legal authority to activate its "snapback mechanism" and reinstate international sanctions against Tehran.
- E3 is 'playing with fire' by threatening Iran with 'snapback' of sanctions: Russia IRNA 11 Jun 2025 -- Russia's permanent representative to international organizations in Vienna has warned that Britain, France, and Germany—known as the E3—are "playing with fire" by insisting on adopting a new resolution against Iran at the International Atomic Energy Agency (I.A.E.A.) Board of Governors.
- Iran warns it will react 'strongly' to potential 'strategic mistake' by E3 Press TV 11 Jun 2025 -- Iran's foreign minister has issued a stern warning to the three European signatories of the 2015 nuclear deal, commonly known as the E3, accusing them of failure to fulfill their obligations and cautioning against further "strategic mistakes."
- E3 in 'no legal, moral position' to activate 'snapback' of sanctions: Iran Press TV 11 Jun 2025 -- The European parties to the JCPOA are in no legal or moral position to activate the 2015 nuclear deal's so-called snapback mechanism, considering their non-compliance with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, according to the Iranian envoy to the IAEA.
- Iran will respond to any reckless action at the I.A.E.A. Board: Araqchi IRNA 10 Jun 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has warned of an appropriate response if the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (I.A.E.A.) adopts an anti-Iran resolution drafted by the United States, Britain, France, and Germany, stating that these parties will bear responsibility for the consequences.
- China to enhance strategic communication, coordination with France: VP Global Times 10 Jun 2025 -- Chinese Vice President Han Zheng said on Monday that China is willing to strengthen bilateral and multilateral strategic communication and coordination with France, and inject new impetus into the development of China-France relations.
- Andriy Yermak Holds an Online Meeting With Advisors to the Leaders of the United Kingdom, Germany, France, and Italy President of Ukraine 09 Jun 2025
- E3, the U.S. misusing I.A.E.A. to realize own political objectives: Iran IRNA 09 Jun 2025 -- Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has criticized the United States and three European countries - namely France, Britain, and Germany - for misusing the International Atomic Energy Agency (I.A.E.A.) for their own political gains.
- Maritime monitoring operations by the United Kingdom against illicit maritime activities including ship-to-ship transfers Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 09 Jun 2025
- French National Assembly delegation visits Taiwan CNA 08 Jun 2025 -- A French National Assembly delegation led by Marie-Noëlle Battistel, president of the Assembly's Taiwan-France Friendship Group, arrived in Taiwan on Sunday for a six-day visit.
- Russia warns against anti-Iran resolution at IAEA board meeting IRNA 08 Jun 2025 -- Russia's permanent representative to international organizations in Vienna has warned the Western powers about the consequences of pushing an anti-Iran resolution during the upcoming Board of Governors meeting of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
- In warning to US, E3, Russia says anti-Iran draft resolution will not bring positive results Press TV 08 Jun 2025 -- A senior Russian diplomat warns the United States and the European troika -- France, Germany, and Britain-- that a draft resolution against Iran will not yield positive results.
- Under US pressure, UK, France drop plans to recognize Palestinian state Press TV 07 Jun 2025 -- France and the United Kingdom are reportedly retreating from earlier plans to recognize a Palestinian state at an upcoming international summit in New York.
- Secretary Rubio's Call with French Foreign Minister Barrot US Dept. of State 07 Jun 2025
- Wang Yi Has A Phone Call with French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot Global Times 07 Jun 2025 -- On June 6, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi had a phone call with French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot at the latter's request.
- Chinese, French FMs hold phone talks on bilateral, int'l affairs Global Times 07 Jun 2025 -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a phone call on Friday with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot.
- Wang Yi Has A Phone Call with French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot PRC MofA 06 Jun 2025 -- On June 6, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi had a phone call with French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot at the latter's request.
- Iran issues warning as Europeans 'ponder another major strategic mistake' Press TV 06 Jun 2025 -- Iran has warned Britain, France, and Germany (E3) over their "malign action" of drafting a resolution at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) next week accusing Tehran of non-compliance, calling it a "strategic mistake".
- Iran warns E3 of firm response if its rights are violated IRNA 06 Jun 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has warned France, Britain, and Germany against putting false accusations against Iran over its nuclear program, emphasizing that the Islamic Republic will respond firmly to any infringement on its rights.
- France's Contradictory Behavior Is Main Reason Why It Cannot Be Representative of Europe KCNA 05 Jun 2025 -- Choe Ju Hyon, an international security analyst of the DPRK, issued the following article "France's contradictory behavior is the main reason why it cannot be a representative of Europe" on June 4:
- France to allocate EUR 200 million to support Ukraine's reconstruction and European integration projects: Denys Shmyhal Ukraine Government 03 Jun 2025 -- France will provide an additional EUR 200 million to support projects aimed at Ukraine's reconstruction and integration with the European market. This was agreed during a meeting between the Prime Ministers of Ukraine and France, Denys Shmyhal and François Bayrou.
- French Development Agency has provided Ukraine with EUR 400 million in aid and supports 19 joint projects: Denys Shmyhal Ukraine Government 03 Jun 2025 -- On 3 June in Paris, Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal and Rémy Rioux, CEO of the French Development Agency (AFD), held a meeting to discuss infrastructure restoration and support for Ukrainian communities.
- Iran 'ready' for dialogue with European troika, EU: FM Araghchi Press TV 02 Jun 2025 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Tehran is ready to continue negotiations with the European trio of Britain, France, and Germany (E3) and the European Union over its nuclear program.
- China denounces Macron's 'unacceptable' Ukraine-Taiwan analogy Press TV 01 Jun 2025 -- China has condemned French President Emmanuel Macron's recent remarks, in which he drew a parallel between the dispute over Taiwan and the ongoing Russian military operation in Ukraine.
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