100th anniversary of the U.S. entry into WWI on April 6, 1917

On this symbolic day, France and the United States pay tribute to the courage and sacrifice of the American soldiers who took part in the "Great War."

"Supporting the future of Syria and the region" conference

Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Development Jean-Marc Ayrault will reaffirm France’s commitment to supporting the Syrian people and Syria’s neighboring countries in Brussels on April 5, 2017.

Explosion in Saint Petersburg

Statements from the French authorities

War in Syria: understanding France's position

France has three priorities: improve the humanitarian situation, resume negotiations so as to ensure a credible political transition and continue the fight against terrorism.

New measures to improve the safety of tourists in France

At the opening of the "Tourism and safety" meetings, Ministers Matthias Fekl and Harlem Désir presented the measures that have been introduced to improve the safety of tourists in France.

UK - Attack in London

Statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Development Spokesman (Paris - March 22, 2017)

Fight against terrorism

Mr. Jean-Marc Ayrault, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Development, is taking part in a meeting of the foreign ministers of the Global Coalition to Counter Daesh from March 21 to 22 in Washington, D.C.

Economic diplomacy - Health: the "French Healthcare" label

On March 15, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Development, Mr. Jean-Marc Ayrault, concluded a conference called "French Healthcare: Exporting Excellence" and launched the new label.

"Welcome to France" website launch

Minister Michel Sapin officially launched a platform for welcoming international talent in France, developed by Business France alongside Muriel Penicaud, Director General of the agency.

Launch of the "Grand Tour 2017"

Traveling through Francophonie aims to reveal and illustrate the cultural wealth, the diversity, and vitality of Francophonie. It will bring together a series of 100 big events selected on the five continents.