United States – Conversation between Jean-Noël Barrot and his American counterpart, Marco Rubio (9 April 2025)

Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot spoke by phone with his American counterpart, Marco Rubio, on April 9.

In light of recent announcements concerning the start of negotiations between the United States and Iran on the Iranian nuclear program, the Minister reiterated France’s commitment in this regard and expressed his support for any diplomatic effort aimed at reaching a solid, lasting agreement.

The two ministers also discussed several ongoing crises: the war in Ukraine, Gaza and the situation in the Middle East, and the prospect of new tariffs. They underscored the importance of close coordination between the U.S. and its main European partners on these issues and agreed to keep each other informed of next steps.