https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/french-foreign-policy/summits-and-global-affairs/?xtor=RSS-1 France plays an essential role in defending global public goods, including the climate, biodiversity and global health, and in promoting international cooperation on all global challenges. en https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/local/cache-vignettes/L144xH72/visuel_defaut_une_fd-44916-890bc.jpg?1702480414 https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr?xtor=RSS-1 https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/french-foreign-policy/summits-and-global-affairs/france-s-action-in-the-g20/article/g20-south-africa-minister-s-meeting-with-his-egyptian-counterpart-dr-badr?xtor=RSS-1 M. Jean-Noël Barrot, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, had a meeting with his Egyptian counterpart, Dr Badr Abdelatty, on 23 November 2025, on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Johannesburg. During the discussion, the two ministers reiterated their determination to contribute fully to the implementation of the US peace plan for Gaza – now endorsed by United Nations Security Council Resolution 2803 – in its humanitarian, political and security aspects. They called on the parties to (…) 2025-11-24 13:07:27 64889_286610 https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/french-foreign-policy/summits-and-global-affairs/france-s-action-in-the-g20/article/g20-south-africa-minister-s-meeting-with-his-argentinian-counterpart-mr-pablo?xtor=RSS-1 M. Jean-Noël Barrot, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, had a meeting with his Argentinian counterpart, Mr Pablo Quirno, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Worship, on 23 November 2025, on the sidelines of the G20 in Johannesburg, South Africa. The ministers talked about the EU-Mercosur agreement, with M. Barrot recalling the preconditions set out by President Macron for France to support the agreement, and in particular the need to finalize with Mercosur partners a (…) 2025-11-24 13:02:12 64889_286609 https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/french-foreign-policy/summits-and-global-affairs/news/article/g7-canada-minister-s-meeting-with-his-japanese-counterpart-toshimitsu-motegi-12?xtor=RSS-1 M. Jean-Noël Barrot, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, had a meeting with his Japanese counterpart, Mr Toshimitsu Motegi, on the sidelines of the G7 foreign ministers' meeting in Canada. During this first discussion, the two ministers signalled their desire to strengthen the exceptional partnership between France and Japan in all its dimensions. They emphasized their determination to deepen cooperation on securing supply chains and on rare earths. The [French] Minister recalled the (…) 2025-11-13 14:05:52 65203_286492 https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/french-foreign-policy/summits-and-global-affairs/news/article/g7-canada-minister-s-meeting-with-his-brazilian-counterpart-mauro-vieira-12?xtor=RSS-1 M. Jean-Noël Barrot, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, had a meeting on Tuesday 11 November with his Brazilian counterpart, Mr Mauro Vieira, on the sidelines of the G7 foreign ministers' meeting in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada. The ministers discussed the EU-Mercosur agreement, with the French Minister reiterating the preconditions set out by President Macron for French support for the agreement, and in particular the need to finalize a robust safeguard clause with the partners in (…) 2025-11-12 12:24:23 65203_286463 https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/french-foreign-policy/summits-and-global-affairs/news/article/g7-canada-minister-s-meeting-with-his-indian-counterpart-subrahmanyam?xtor=RSS-1 M. Jean-Noël Barrot, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, had a meeting with Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on Tuesday 11 November. The Minister expressed his condolences following the explosion in New Delhi on 10 November 2025, which killed several people and wounded many others. The two ministers discussed crisis situations and cooperation in the fight against terrorism. The Minister and his Indian counterpart agreed to continue deepening the strategic (…) 2025-11-12 12:23:30 65203_286462 https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/french-foreign-policy/summits-and-global-affairs/news/article/g7-canada-minister-s-meeting-with-his-canadian-counterpart-anita-anand-12?xtor=RSS-1 M. Jean-Noël Barrot, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, had a meeting yesterday with his Canadian counterpart, Ms Anita Anand, on the sidelines of the G7 foreign ministers' meeting. In the framework of this meeting, which will mark the handover of the G7 presidency from Canada to France in 2026, the ministers discussed the Ukraine and Middle East situations. They also talked about the need to continue discussions with G7 members on issues related to energy and supply-chain security, (…) 2025-11-12 12:15:15 65203_286461 https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/french-foreign-policy/summits-and-global-affairs/news/article/joint-statement-of-the-g7-foreign-ministers-meeting-in-charlevoix-14-mar-2025?xtor=RSS-1 We the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union, met in Charlevoix on March 12 to 14, 2025. Ukraine's long-term prosperity and security We reaffirmed our unwavering support for Ukraine in defending its territorial integrity and right to exist, and its freedom, sovereignty and independence. We welcomed ongoing efforts to achieve a ceasefire, and in particular the (…) 2025-03-14 19:06:33 65203_283102 https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/french-foreign-policy/summits-and-global-affairs/news/article/g7-foreign-ministers-meeting-statement-fiuggi-anagni-26-nov-2024?xtor=RSS-1 I. INTRODUCTION We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union, reiterate our commitment to foster respect for international law, including the Charter of the United Nations, to protect human rights and dignity for all individuals and to promote gender equality. As the international community is facing a growing number of challenges, including climate change and (…) 2024-12-10 15:20:09 65203_281611 https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/french-foreign-policy/summits-and-global-affairs/news/article/mr-thani-mohamed-soilihi-minister-of-state-for-francophonie-and-international?xtor=RSS-1 In the framework of the Italian G7 Presidency, Mr Thani Mohamed-Soilihi, Minister of State for Francophonie and International Partnerships, attached to the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, went to Pescara, Italy, on 22 October 2024. The Minister of State was able to signal France's commitment to global public health, food security and the fight against malnutrition. The G7 Development Ministers' Meeting concluded with the adoption of a joint statement highlighting the priorities of (…) 2024-10-25 12:47:17 65203_280874 https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/french-foreign-policy/summits-and-global-affairs/news/article/g7-foreign-ministers-statement-on-the-situation-in-the-middle-east-4-aug-2024?xtor=RSS-1 We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Representative of the EU, express our deep concern at the heightened level of tension in the Middle East which threatens to ignite a broader conflict in the region. We urge all involved parties once again to refrain from perpetuating the current destructive cycle of retaliatory violence, to lower tensions and engage constructively toward de-escalation. No (…) 2024-08-05 09:57:19 65203_279725