France and São Tomé and Príncipe Boost Maritime Security and Bilateral Cooperation
France’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot and São Tomé and Príncipe’s Foreign Minister Ilza Amado Vaz held a telephone meeting on March 24 to enhance bilateral ties. Their discussion centered on shared commitments to international law, multilateralism, and cooperation within the Francophonie community. Key focus areas included energy collaboration and educational initiatives. A significant portion of the talks addressed the urgent need to deepen maritime security cooperation in the Gulf of Guinea. This follows France and Gabon’s planned joint presidency of the G7++ Friends of the Gulf of Guinea in 2026, which prioritizes maritime security challenges like... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Mar 2026 18:24
