France confers 'Francophone' Shashi Tharoor with highest civilian honour

Feb 21, 2024

"The highest French civilian award comes in recognition of Tharoor's tireless efforts to deepen Indo-French ties, commitment to international peace and cooperation, and as...

Dialogue with Taliban does not mean their recognition, says Macron

Aug 29, 2021

Paris [France], August 30 : Dialogue with the Taliban does not mean their recognition, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Sunday.

French Foreign Minister calls for 'universal' recognition of Hamas atrocities

Dec 17, 2023

Israel's Foreign Minister Eli Cohen met on Sunday with the visiting French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Catherine Colonna.

Israel's FM meets French counterpart, latter rejects recognition of Palestinian state

May 23, 2024

Following the dialogue, Foreign Minister Sejourne clarified France's position and said that France rejects the comparison made by the prosecutor between the state of...

Macron slams 1961 Paris Police killing of Algerian protesters as 'inexcusable'

Oct 17, 2021

Paris [France], October 17 (ANI/Sputnik): French President Emmanuel Macron has denounced the brutal actions of the police during the suppression of the protest of...

France recognises Palestinian state ahead of UN General Assembly

Sep 23, 2025

French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday (local time) formally announced France's recognition of the State of Palestine, becoming the latest Western nation to do...