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France's 2026 G7 Presidency The G7 (“Group of 7”) is a discussion and consultation group where common responses are provided to major global and economic issues… G7 Foreign policy Grand Dossier March 12th 2026
250th anniversary of the independence of the United States This year marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence of the United States of America, which was… United States Foreign policy April 01st 2026
EES: The new European border Entry/Exit System goes live on 10 April 2026 The EU’s EES and ETIAS systems form part of a package of measures to improve the management of the Schengen Area’s external borders… Services for French nationals April 10th 2026
Opening of two new Franco-German cultural institutes (ICFAs) Germany Cultural diplomacy Relation bilatérale June 04th 2026
Statement of the International Contact Group for the Great Lakes (ICG) on the… The International Contact Group (ICG) for the Great Lakes, including representatives of Belgium, Denmark, the European Union, France,… Democratic Republic of the Congo Defence and security May 25th 2026
Africa Forward: Africa-France Partnerships for Innovation and Growth Summit Kenya and France jointly held the “Africa Forward Summit: Africa-France Partnerships for Innovation and Growth” in Nairobi on 11 and… Africa Foreign policy April 03rd 2026
Argentina – Jean-Noel Barrot’s meeting with Pablo Quirno, Minister of Foreign… Argentina Relation bilatérale June 03rd 2026
Canada – Conversation between Jean-Noël Barrot and his Canadian counterpart Canada Relation bilatérale May 22nd 2026
250th anniversary of the independence of the United States This year marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence of the United States of America, which was… United States Foreign policy April 01st 2026
Lebanon – Announcement of the implementation of a ceasefire between Israel and… Lebanon Conflicts June 04th 2026
United Arab Emirates – Drone strikes on the Barakah nuclear plant France condemns in the strongest possible terms the May 17th drone attacks on the Barakah nuclear plant in the United Arab Emirates… United Arab Emirates Iran Conflicts May 19th 2026
4th humanitarian assistance operation to Lebanon: almost 100 tons of aid… Lebanon Humanitarian action May 11th 2026
Election of Dr. Khalilur Rahman as President of the 81st Session of the UN… Foreign policy June 03rd 2026
Afghanistan – Nutritional inputs sent as part of European humanitarian air… Afghanistan Humanitarian action April 25th 2026