France’s ambassador to Algeria to return to post: presidency
PARIS(RAHNUMA): Paris will return its ambassador to Algeria and send a senior envoy to ceremonies marking a colonial-era massacre in its former colony to improve frayed relations, the French presidency said on Friday. A deputy minister of the armed forces, Alice Rufo, will on Friday attend ceremonies marking the 1945 violent put-down of pro-democracy protesters, […]
UN’s Guterres says Strait of Hormuz opening is good step, move welcomed by UK and France
NEW YORK(RAHNUMA): United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday welcomed the opening of Strait of Hormuz by Iran and said it was “a step in the right direction.” The Secretary-General welcomed the announcement that the strait is now completely open for all commercial vessels for the remainder of the ceasefire, according to Stephane Dujarric, spokesman […]
France, South Korea agree to cooperate on safe passage through Strait of Hormuz
Seoul, April 3 (IANS) South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said Friday he and French President Emmanuel Macron agreed to work together to secure the safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz and mitigate the broad impact from the war in the Middle East. Lee addressed concerns over uncertainties in global energy supply chains following […]
France, allies preparing bid to ‘gradually’ reopen Strait of Hormuz: Macron
ABOARD FRENCH AIRCRAFT CARRIER CHARLES DE GAULLE(RAHNUMA): France and its allies are preparing a “defensive” mission to reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, President Emmanuel Macron said Monday as the Middle East war entered its second week. The French leader landed by helicopter on the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier, dispatched to the Mediterranean […]
France deploys jets over UAE to protect its military bases
PARIS(RAHNUMA): France has deployed Rafale fighter jets over the United Arab Emirates to protect its naval and air bases against Iranian attacks, Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Tuesday. France has hundreds of navy, air force and army personnel based in the UAE. Its Rafale aircraft are stationed at Al-Dhafra base near Abu Dhabi. “These […]
India-France ‘amending protocol’ to boost investment, economic cooperation
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) India and France have signed an amending protocol to boost investment and strengthen economic cooperation, which aligns tax treaty with international standards, it was announced on Monday. The amending protocol provides full taxing rights in respect of capital gains arising from sale of shares of a company, to the jurisdiction […]
Defence Ministry nod for buying 114 Rafale fighter jets from France likely this week
New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) The Defence Ministry is likely to approve a Rs 3.25 lakh crore deal this week to buy 114 Rafale fighter jets from France for the Indian Air Force, according to reliable sources. The clearance is scheduled to take place ahead of French President Emmanuel Macron’s forthcoming official visit to Delhi. […]
France and Bahrain sign bilateral deal on defense
PARIS(RAHNUMA): France and Bahrain have signed a bilateral deal on defense which includes strategic information sharing, the office of French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday. “This agreement will also open up new opportunities for industrial cooperation in defense, and strengthen solidarity between our two countries in a global and regional geopolitical context marked by […]
India, France frame AI Impact Summit as global south milestone
Washington, Jan 31 (IANS) India and France presented the upcoming AI Impact Summit in New Delhi as a turning point in global artificial intelligence governance, with a focus on inclusion, development, and real-world outcomes. Participating in a panel discussion at a CSIS conference here, Indian Ambassador to the US Vinay M Kwatra and French Ambassador […]
UK, US, Germany and France urge adherence to ceasefire in Syria
LONDON(RAHNUMA): Britain, the United States, France and Germany on Tuesday welcomed the 15-day extension of the ceasefire between the Syrian government and Kurdish forces, and urged all parties to strictly adhere to the agreement. “We call upon all parties to strictly adhere to the ceasefire and to exercise their utmost restraint. We urge all external […]
