2016 news

Aleppo: adoption of a resolution at the United Nations

Statement by Jean-Marc Ayrault, Minister of Foreign affairs and International development.
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Climate – Entry in force of the Paris Agreement (November 4, 2016)

The Paris Agreement has entered in force. This is a major step forward in the fight against climate change.
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Environment | Antarctic: creation of a Marine Protected Area

France welcomes the creation of a Marine Protected Area in the Ross Sea. It is a clear step forward for the protection of Antarctic marine flora and fauna.
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Climate - European Parliament approves Paris Agreement (4 octobre 2016)

France welcomes the European Parliament’s approval of the Paris Agreement. It will allow for the deposit of instruments of ratification by the European Union and Member States including France which have completed their national processes.
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United Nations General Assembly: France’s 3 appeals

When the President of the Republic addressed the United Nations General Assembly on 20 September, he made three appeals: for the climate, for Africa and for Syria.
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The UN General Assembly 2016

A key moment in the UN agenda.
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Full PIF membership for New Caledonia and French Polynesia

The Minister for Overseas France, Ericka Bareigts, welcomes the decisions of the member States of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) to grant New Caledonia and French Polynesia full membership of the regional organisation.
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Middle East Peace Initiative - Joint Communiqué

The Participants met in Paris on June 3, 2016 to reaffirm their support for a just, lasting and comprehensive resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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Fiji – French aid following Hurricane Winston

French humanitarian assistance is beginning to arrive in Fiji. A French military aircraft left on the 24th of February from New Caledonia carrying three tons of humanitarian assistance from the French Red Cross.
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