French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot held a bilateral meeting with Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan on March 10, 2026, on the sidelines of the Nuclear Energy Summit in France. The discussion focused on regional issues, particularly recent developments in Iran and the wider Middle East, underscoring France’s diplomatic backing for Armenia’s sovereignty and democratic institutions. Barrot reiterated France’s support for normalizing relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan, emphasizing respect for territorial integrity and sovereignty, which remains a delicate issue due to ongoing regional tensions. This stance highlights France's role as a key diplomatic actor in promoting stability... [Continue Reading]
French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot held talks with Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko on March 11, 2026, on the sidelines of the Nuclear Energy Summit in France. The discussion centered on the intensified Russian missile strikes targeting Ukraine's energy sector, which continue to disrupt critical services and damage civilian infrastructure. Minister Barrot emphasized France’s active role in coordinating with European partners and G7 members to provide urgent humanitarian and economic support to Ukraine. He highlighted recent steps taken, including the replenishment of a dedicated support fund announced on February 19, aimed at shoring up Ukraine’s critical... [Continue Reading]