Hollande

Hollande, Merkel say Assad "responsible" for escalating situation in Syria

Paris - Arab Today

French President Francois Hollande and German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Friday said Syrian President Bashar al-Assad bore "full responsibility" for the U.S. military action. The U.S. military on Thursday launched a targeted missile strike at a Syrian military airfield in its first direct assault on al-Assad's army since the Syria crisis began six years ago. A total of 59 TomahawkRead more

France’s PM visits Algeria to discuss economic cooperation

Algeria - Rabea Khreis

A number of economic issues dominate the visit scheduled to be held by France’s Prime Minister Bernard Kaznov to Algeria on Wednesday, as he will head a delegation to meet with a number of Algerian officials, including Prime Minister Abdel Malek Salal. According to sources, the French official will discuss the issue of the opening of French car manufacturer “Peugeot”Read more

Hollande says Trump rule poses ‘challenges’ for Europe

BERLIN - Arab Today

French President Francois Hollande said Friday that US President Donald Trump’s administration poses “challenges” for Europe. “Let’s speak very frankly, there are challenges, there are the challenges the US administration poses to our trade rules, as well as to our ability to resolve conflicts around the world,” Hollande said in Berlin. “So we of course have to talk to DonaldRead more

French president Hollande vows to support Iraq in war on Daesh group

Baghdad - ArabToday

French President Francois Hollande vowed on Monday to continue supporting Iraq in its fight against the Islamic State (IS) militant group and to help in the reconstruction efforts of damaged cities. "My visit to Iraq is to convey support and solidarity from France to the operation of liberating Mosul," Hollande said during a joint news conference with Iraqi Prime MinisterRead more

Hollande arrives in Iraq to visit French troops battling IS group

Baghdad - Arab Today

President François Hollande arrived in Baghdad on Monday to meet the French forces battling the Islamic State (IS) group and to hold talks with Iraqi officials. Speaking to French soldiers in Baghdad charged with training Iraqi special forces, Hollande said: "Taking action against terrorism, here in Iraq, is also preventing acts of terrorism on our own soil." Hollande had comeRead more

Israel's Netanyahu rejects Hollande's invite for Paris peace

Jerusalem - ArabToday

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday talked over the phone with France's President Francois Hollande, declining his invitation to meet Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Paris in December. A statement released by the Prime Minister's Office said Netanyahu agrees to meet Abbas but not in the framework of the international peace conference that France tries to advance. "Netanyahu toldRead more

Hollande to Visit Calais amid 'Jungle' Migrant Row

Paris - Arab Today

French President Francois Hollande is due to visit the port of Calais, days after setting out his plans to close the "Jungle" migrant camp there. Hollande will meet police, port officials and politicians but is not expected to visit the camp itself, the (BBC) reported. He has said he intends to close the sprawling camp and move migrants to receptionRead more

France's Hollande hails concluded Rafale deal with India

Paris - XINHUA

French President Francois Hollande on Friday hailed the conclusion of the Rafale fighter jet deal with India which he said was "a recognition" of French aeronautic industry and security technology. French defense minister Jean-Yves Le Drian inked the agreement with his Indian counterpart Manohar Parrikar in New Delhi -- a deal for India to buy 36 Rafale worth about 7.9Read more

Vietnam, France vow to put priority on economic cooperation

Hanoi - XINHUA

Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang and visiting French President Francois Hollande said here Tuesday that economic cooperation continues to be a prioritized pillar in the bilateral relations. The agreement came during their talks held here on Tuesday. Hollande is paying a visit to Vietnam from Monday to Wednesday. Accordingly, the two countries will highlight cooperation in key projects of infrastructure,Read more