News - Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/united-states/events/?xtor=RSS-1 en Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/local/cache-vignettes/L144xH72/visuel_defaut_une_fd-44916-890bc.jpg?1702480412 https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr?xtor=RSS-1 Israel/Palestinian Territories - Q&A - Extract from the press briefing (5 Feb. 2024) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/united-states/events/article/israel-palestinian-territories-q-a-extract-from-the-press-briefing-5-feb-2024?xtor=RSS-1 Q: Regarding diplomatic efforts to obtain a ceasefire and institute Palestinian Authority governance over the Gaza Strip – are the trips by Stéphane Séjourné and Antony Blinken coordinated, are the two of them working together and have the EU, the United States and France agreed on the end goals? A: France is working closely with all its partners, and particularly the United States, to help achieve a just and lasting political solution to the Israeli-Palestinian (…) 2024-02-06 15:39:17 61121_277589 U.S. – Nashville shooting (28.03.23) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/united-states/events/article/u-s-nashville-shooting-28-03-23?xtor=RSS-1 France was deeply saddened by yesterday's school shooting in Nashville, Tennessee. Our thoughts go out to the victims' families, to whom we offer our condolences. France stands with the United States at this difficult time. 2023-03-28 17:39:29 61121_272252 United States – Visit by Laurence Boone (March 27-29, 2023) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/united-states/events/article/united-states-visit-by-laurence-boone-march-27-29-2023?xtor=RSS-1 Laurence Boone, Minister of State for Europe, attached to the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, will be traveling to New York and Washington in the United States of America from March 27-29. This visit will be dedicated to defending European sovereignty as well as Europe's response to the climate transition and digital transition aspects of industrial, energy and trade policy. In New York, the Minister of State will give a speech at New York University (NYU) on Europe's economic (…) 2023-03-28 08:50:26 61121_272229 United States – Conversation between Catherine Colonna and Antony Blinken (10.02.23) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/united-states/events/article/united-states-conversation-between-catherine-colonna-and-antony-blinken-10-02?xtor=RSS-1 Catherine Colonna, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, yesterday had a telephone conversation from Brazil with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. The day after President Zelenskyy's visit to London, Paris and the European Parliament and Council in Brussels, and with the Russian aggression having continued for nearly a year, they reiterated their shared determination to maintain unflinching support for Ukraine in the legitimate defence of its territorial integrity and its sovereignty, (…) 2023-02-10 12:23:23 61121_271311 United States – Execution of two prisoners (09.02.23) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/united-states/events/article/united-states-execution-of-two-prisoners-09-02-23?xtor=RSS-1 Following the execution of Leonard Taylor in Missouri and John Balentine in Texas, France reaffirms its opposition to the death penalty everywhere and in all circumstances. We are strongly committed to the universal abolition of this unjust, inhumane, ineffective punishment. France calls on all nations that still apply the death penalty to place it under a moratorium ahead of its ultimate (…) 2023-02-09 17:31:53 61121_271280 Emmanuel Macron's State Visit to the United States (29 Nov – 2 Dec 2022) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/united-states/events/article/emmanuel-macron-s-state-visit-to-the-united-states-29-nov-2-dec-2022?xtor=RSS-1 From 29 November to 2 December 2022, the President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron, was in the United States for the Biden Administration's first state visit, sending a signal of the strong relationship between the two countries. He was accompanied by the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Catherine Colonna. Summary of the state visit ❝Three days in the United States of America.❞ https://t.co/82vqkJXyDL— France Diplomacy🇫🇷🇪🇺 (@francediplo_EN) December 6, 2022 What issues did the (…) 2022-12-08 17:15:11 61121_270330 U.S. – Shooting in Chesapeake (22 Nov. 2022) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/united-states/events/article/u-s-shooting-in-chesapeake-22-nov-2022?xtor=RSS-1 France is deeply saddened by the mass shooting that took place yesterday in Chesapeake, Virginia. Our thoughts go out to the victims' families, to whom we offer our condolences, and to the wounded, to whom we wish a speedy recovery. France stands with the United States at this painful time. 2022-11-24 09:19:06 61121_269968 U.S. – First anniversary of Villa Albertine (22 Nov. 2022) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/united-states/events/article/u-s-first-anniversary-of-villa-albertine-22-nov-2022?xtor=RSS-1 Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Catherine Colonna is convening the first meeting of Villa Albertine's Strategic Orientation Board (COS) on the first anniversary of this innovative residential program which offers unparalleled support for artistic creation worldwide. Established in the fall of 2021, Villa Albertine is a global platform that provides support for French cultural stakeholders (creators, institutions, and cultural associations and enterprises) in the United States. It (…) 2022-11-22 18:53:30 61121_269933 United States - Remarks by Catherine Colonna, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (Washington, 21 Oct. 2022) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/united-states/events/article/united-states-remarks-by-catherine-colonna-minister-for-europe-and-foreign?xtor=RSS-1 🔴 LIVE | Minister @MinColonna speaks with @maxbergmann at the @CSIS. Follow their conversation on "Transatlantic relations at a time of strategic confrontation" → 🇫🇷🇺🇸#TransatlanticRelations #Ukraine https://t.co/BerpLvLceD— France Diplomacy🇫🇷🇪🇺 (@francediplo_EN) October 21, 2022 Ladies and gentlemen, Dear friends, good morning everyone, It is good to be back in Washington D.C. after some time and good to see some people I've known for some time as well. It is a pleasure to be with you (…) 2022-10-22 08:44:59 61121_269437 United States – Visit by Catherine Colonna (Washington, Oct. 20-21, 2022) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/united-states/events/article/united-states-visit-by-catherine-colonna-washington-oct-20-21-2022?xtor=RSS-1 Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Catherine Colonna will travel to Washington from October 20-21. She will meet with her counterpart, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, as well as Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry ahead of the opening of the COP 27. During her visit, the discussions will cover all aspects of the bilateral relationship, in particular with regard to our continued support of Ukraine. Iran, Lebanon, Haiti, the Sahel and the energy supply will also be (…) 2022-10-21 08:59:10 61121_269415