2016 Munich State Conference: failed ceasefire
Any large-scale military operation by Turkey will mean a high risk of a direct military conflict with Russia
Laurent Fabius
Foreign Ministers of Russia and France discuss inter-Syrian negotiations prior to their start
Today, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held a telephone conversation with his French counterpart Laurent Fabius. It is known that the focus of the conversation was the preparation for inter-Syrian talks, …
Fabius: we are ready to mediate between Tehran and Riyadh
France is ready to de-escalate tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran, French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius said. "Our view as France is to try to de-escalate the pressure," Reuters cited him as saying. …
World welcomes lifting of sanctions against Iran
The international community welcomed the cancellation of the US and European Union sanctions against Iran. "Thank God for this blessing and bow to the greatness of the patient nation of Iran. Congrats on this glorious …
France reduces period of visa issuance for Armenian and Georgian citizens
French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius said yesterday that the period of visa issuance will be reduced for the citizens of five countries, France-Press reports. "The procedure of issuing tourist visas will take 48 …
Fabius: Assad must leave, but not now
The resignation of Syrian President Bashar Assad is necessary to resolve the conflict in this country, but this does not mean that his resignation should take place right now, the French Foreign Minister Laurent …
Peskov: Putin and Hollande don't discuss sanctions
Russian President Vladimir Putin and his French counterpart Francois Hollande did not discuss the issue of lifting EU sanctions against Russia during their last meeting, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. …
Hollande and Putin discuss lifting of anti-Russia sanctions
French President Francois Hollande and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the lifting of anti-Russia sanctions, French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius said. …
Paris will not cancel or reschedule the UN climate summit, French Foreign Ministry reports
The French authorities do not intend to cancel the planned international climate summit in Paris, Reuters reports citing a senior diplomatic source. This information was later confirmed by the French Foreign Minister Laurent …
Fabius leaves Vienna meeting on Syria and returns to Paris
French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius has left the meeting on Syria in Vienna and is returning to Paris. The head of the French Foreign Ministry stated that the principles of the transfer of political power in Syria …
Fabius to tell about details of terrorist attacks in Paris at Vienna meeting
French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius will participate in today's meeting in Vienna on the conflict settlement in Syria. Additional security measures were taken in the area of the hotel where Fabius is now. …
France supports Iran's involvement in talks on Syria
France supported the initiative on involvement of Iran in talks on the Syrian settlement. "France supports the participation of Iran and advocates for all of the sides interested in this issue to be presented," - the official …
Fabius urges Russia to start bombing IS
French Foreign Minister of France Laurent Fabius has urged Russia to start air strikes on the positions of the terrorist organization Islamic State. "The international …
Fabius: Responsibility for chaos in Syria lies with Bashar Assad
Today, on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius stated that he hopes to clarify Russia's intentions in Syria soon. He also stressed that Syrian President Bashar …
Foreign ministers of Georgia and France meet in Paris
Foreign Minister of Georgia Giorgi Kvirikashvili met with his French counterpart Laurent Fabius during a working visit to Paris. The heads of diplomatic missions noted the intensification of friendly and …
Rouhani to visit Francois Hollande in November
According to French Prime Minister Manuel Valls, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani will visit Paris in November. Rouhani received an invitation in July when French Foreign Minister Laurent …
Meeting of Lavrov and Steinmeier taking place in Berlin
A meeting of the Foreign Ministers of Russia and Germany, Sergey Lavrov and Frank-Walter Steinmeier is taking place now. The talks of the foreign ministers of the …
Honorary Consul of France in Turkey suspected of selling boats to migrants
French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius has temporarily suspended the honorary consul in Turkey from work, as she is suspected of involvement in selling boats to migrants. "The Minister has ordered her temporary …
Laurent Fabius: Ousting Assad cannot be solution to Syrian crisis
French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius said that removing Syrian President Bashar al-Assad from power will not ensure the normalization of the situation in this country. He added that Paris isn't going …
Laurent Fabius to visit Tehran
French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius will hold talks with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and several other ministers in Tehran. This visit will be the first in the last 12 years, French …
