Kuwaiti foreign minister visits Lebanon to mend Gulf standoff
The Kuwaiti minister says Lebanon should not interfere in Gulf state affairs in order to improve relations
Emmanuel Macron
Macron: negotiations with Russia necessary to defuse tension in Europe
French President Emmanuel Macron said that negotiations with Russia are indispensable to reduce tensions in Europe and expressed hope for the continuation of contacts. "It is proved that the strategy of dialogue always bears fruit. …
Macron says France stands for talks with Russia
Paris stands for maintaining contacts with Russia, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday. "Regarding Ukraine and Russia, we stand for a European approach that includes firmness about any threat of aggression and …
Israel and France discuss return to Iran deal
Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid talked with French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday evening, specifically discussing the ongoing nuclear talks in Vienna surrounding a possible return to the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, according to …
France protests against proposed new vaccine pass
French authorities say more than 105,000 people have taken part in protests across the country against the introduction of a new coronavirus pass
Europe in search of leader
Angela Merkel’s departure from the political stage after 16 years as chancellor has not only ushered in a new era in Germany but also shaken up the power balance in the EU
Putin and Macron discuss the settlement of the situation in Karabakh
Russian President Vladimir Putin held a telephone conversation with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron, during which they discussed the situation in Karabakh, the Kremlin press service reports. "During the exchange of views on …
Ilham Aliyev and Nikol Pashinyan hold informal meeting in Brussels (PHOTO)
An informal meeting has been held between President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan on the initiative of French President Emmanuel Macron in Brussels yesterday. Earlier, on December 14, …
Putin and Macron discuss Karabakh settlement process
Russian President Vladimir Putin has informed his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, about the results of his trilateral meeting with the Azerbaijani and Armenian leaders on the situation in Nagorno-Karabakh that took place in late November, …
Macron hopes to become Europe's new leader after Merkel leaves
Over the last two decades, the European Union has looked to Angela Merkel as its de facto leader. In this shift, Emmanuel Macron sees an opening to assert France as the new center of influence in Europe. By …
Macron to push for reform of Schengen area
French President Emmanuel Macron vowed France would work towards a strong and "sovereign" European Union and push for reform of the Schengen area when it takes over the bloc's rotating presidency in January. France’s …
Macron says he will talk to Putin next week
French President Emmanuel Macron said he planned to hold talks next week with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky to discuss the situation in Ukraine. "Our desire is contact with President …
Macron gets COVID vaccine booster shot
French President Emmanuel Macron published a Tweet on Monday to show he had got a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot, as France aims to accelerate its vaccination campaign to battle against a fifth wave of the virus. Macron published on his …
Migration crisis in the English Channel is discussed without the UK
EU representatives are meeting in Calais today to discuss how to stop migrants from crossing the English Channel in small boats. However, the meeting is taking place without British Home Secretary Priti Patel, whose invitation was canceled …
"Evil business" turns the English Channel into a cemetery
British and French leaders have ramped up a war of words over dangerous crossings of the English Channel after at least 27 people died making the sea journey Wednesday, bringing to a head simmering tensions in the migration …
Putin to Macron: Russia to take further steps to stabilize situation in Karabakh
Russian President Vladimir Putin has reassured his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, that Russia will continue to take efforts to stabilize the situation in Nagorno-Karabakh, the Kremlin press service said on Monday after their telephone …
Erdogan meets with Macron
On the sidelines of the G20 summit, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with French leader Emmanuel Macron. The talks between Erdogan and Macron, held in Rome, lasted about 50 minutes without the presence of the media. …
Macron asks Xi Jinping for signal ahead of COP26
French President Emmanuel Macron asked China's President Xi Jinping during a phone call on Tuesday to send the world a "decisive signal" on climate change ahead of the COP26 summit in Scotland on the topic, the French Presidency …
Macron bets on Rakhmon
Last week, Tajik President Emomali Rahmon visited Europe
Putin held talks with Macron and Merkel
Russian President Vladimir Putin had a conversation with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel, the Kremlin press service reported. "The worrying situation in connection with the delaying of the …
