The Daily Press Briefing

Statements made by
the Ministry for Europe
and Foreign Affairs
Spokesperson


Paris - June 24, 2022
In this issue:

◢  UN – Conversation between the minister and Martin Griffiths, UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs (Berlin - June 24, 2022)

◢  Lebanon – Najib Mikati named prime minister (June 23, 2022)

 
UN – Conversation between the minister and Martin Griffiths, UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs (Berlin - June 24, 2022)

Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Catherine Colonna spoke today with UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Martin Griffiths.

The minister and Mr. Griffiths discussed the humanitarian situation in Ukraine and the consequences of Russia's war of aggression against that country, which directly threaten food security in a number of countries. She expressed France's support for UN efforts to facilitate the export of 16.5 tons of grain currently blocked in Ukraine as a result of the Russian aggression.

The minister reminded Mr. Griffiths of France's efforts regarding food security, nutrition and sustainable agricultural development as food security continues to deteriorate worldwide. Their conversation touched on the implementation of the Food and Agriculture Resilience Mission (FARM) initiative launched by President Macron and endorsed by the European Council in conjunction with other initiatives taken by the international community to deal with the food crisis.

The minister also presented EU actions taken under the French EU Council presidency to help Ukraine export its agricultural products, including the establishment of "Solidarity Lanes." In addition, she spoke about efforts to mobilize the private sector launched by the agriculture minister in Paris yesterday.



Lebanon – Najib Mikati named prime minister (June 23, 2022)

France takes note of Najib Mikati's designation as prime minister following consultations in the new Parliament.

The prime minister-designate must immediately form a government capable of implementing the emergency measures and structural reforms necessary to the country's recovery as negotiated this past April with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

More than a month after Lebanon's legislative elections, all of the political parties represented in Parliament must live up to their responsibilities. Given the ongoing deterioration of the Lebanese people's living standards, it is up to their representatives to serve the country's national interest and finally take action, without further delay.

France also reaffirms the importance it attributes to holding the presidential election in accordance with the timetable established by the Lebanese Constitution.

France will maintain its strong commitment to the Lebanese people.


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