Israel’s Ambassador to France summoned (November 12, 2024)

Today, the Ambassador of Israel to France was summoned to the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs following an incident that took place at France’s Eleona domain during the Minister’s visit to Jerusalem on November 7.

The Ambassador was informed that the presence of armed Israeli security forces at the Eleona domain and the arrest of two gendarmes from the Consulate General of France in Jerusalem who hold diplomatic status were unacceptable, especially in the case of two countries with strong, bilateral relations and in the context of a visit whose goal was to de-escalate tensions. Measures will be taken to guarantee that no such acts happen again.

UNESCO
Meeting between Jean-Noël Barrot and Khaled El-Enany (Paris, November 8, 2024)

On November 8, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot spoke with Khaled El-Enany, the Egyptian candidate for the position of Director-General of UNESCO. The election for this position will take place in November 2025.

The Minister confirmed that France fully supports Khaled El-Enany’s candidacy. He recalled our dedication to seeing multilateralism strengthened, in addition to France’s commitment to UNESCO’s mandate in the areas of education, culture, science, heritage, and information, as well as its messages of peace and tolerance.

Haiti
Appointment of Alix Didier Fils-Aimé (November 12, 2024)

France takes note of the appointment of Alix Didier Fils-Aimé to the position of Prime Minister of Haiti.

France calls on all Haitian political stakeholders to pursue the priorities of the political transition: the re-establishment of security, the organization of elections, and the fight against corruption and impunity.

France stands with Haiti and will continue to support the Haitian people.

Pakistan
Attack on Quetta railway station (November 9, 2024)

France condemns in the strongest possible terms the November 9^th terrorist attack on Quetta railway station in Pakistan, which left over 25 people dead and dozens more injured, including several with serious injuries.

France offers its condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims of this heinous, cowardly suicide bombing, for which the Baloch Liberation Army has claimed responsibility, and wishes a speedy recovery to those who were wounded.

France expresses its full solidarity with the Pakistani people at this difficult time and assures the Pakistani authorities of its support in the face of the scourge of terrorism.

Cybersecurity
Meeting of the Pall Mall Process to tackle the proliferation and irresponsible use of commercial cyber intrusion capabilities (Paris, November 12, 2024)

On November 12, 2024, France and the United Kingdom, in collaboration with the Paris Peace Forum, held a meeting in Paris of the Pall Mall Process, an international initiative that aims to develop future regulations to combat the threat posed by the proliferation and irresponsible use of commercial cyber intrusion tools and services.

In preparation for the annual conference of the Pall Mall Process, which will be held in April 2025 in Paris, this meeting saw the conclusion of an unprecedented consultation with State representatives, industry organizations and civil society. This consultation led to the presentation of a report identifying existing measures and additional efforts to be undertaken in the fight against the proliferation and irresponsible use of commercial cyber intrusion capabilities.

France will continue to work with its partners and all of the stakeholders under the Pall Mall Process in order to tackle this shared threat, in keeping with the commitments made as part of the Paris Call for Trust and Security in Cyberspace.