Conversation between Jean-Noël Barrot and Ilza Amado Vaz, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation, and Communities of São Tomé and Príncipe (March 24, 2026)

On March 24, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot spoke by telephone with Dr. Ilza Amado Vaz, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation, and Communities of São Tomé and Príncipe.

They emphasized both countries’ shared values and their shared commitment to the respect of international law, effective multilateralism and Francophonie. They also discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation, particularly on energy and education.

In line with France and Gabon’s 2026 joint presidency of the G7++ Friends of the Gulf of Guinea (FoGG), aimed at making cooperation on maritime security a top regional priority, the Ministers underscored the vital need for maritime cooperation between France and São Tomé and Príncipe in the Gulf of Guinea.