Seoul, April 3 (IANS) The South Korean and French Culture ministers met Friday to discuss strengthening cooperation in culture, arts and related industries as the nations host a series of events marking the 140th anniversary of their diplomatic ties. During the meeting in Seoul, South Korea’s Culture, Sports and Tourism Minister Chae Hwi-young and French Culture Minister Catherine Pegard also vowed to closely cooperate on the anniversary celebrations, Yonhap News Agency reported.French programmi…
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Hong Kong/New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) Councillor for French Citizens Abroad in Hong Kong and Macau, Marc Guyon on Friday termed the ongoing conflict in West Asia a “big mess” and called for an end to the war at the earliest. Speaking to IANS, Guyon backed France’s decision of not being part of the US-led military action, stressing that it is not France’s war as nobody attacked the country.”It’s a big mess and it has to stop as soon as possible because we cannot afford the cost of this war, any cou…
Seoul, April 3 (IANS) South Korea and France on Friday vowed to expand cooperation in strategic science sectors, including artificial intelligence (AI), while reaffirming their status as key partners in cutting-edge technology research, the science ministry said.Science Minister Bae Kyung-hoon and his French counterpart, Philippe Baptiste, held related discussions during a joint committee meeting on science and technology in Seoul on the occasion of French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit, acco…
Seoul, April 3 (IANS) South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Friday that he and French President Emmanuel Macron agreed to work together to secure the safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz and mitigate the broad impact from the war in the Middle East.Lee addressed concerns over uncertainties in global energy supply chains following summit talks with Macron, during which the two leaders discussed ways to deepen economic ties and strengthen coordination on security issues.”President Macr…
New York, April 2 (IANS) Britain’s Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper called on Thursday for joint action to exert diplomatic and economic pressures to open the Strait of Hormuz, which has been “hijacked” by Iran. Speaking at the meeting of about 40 countries, including India, convened from London on the Strait, she said, “We have seen Iran hijack an international shipping route to hold the global economy hostage”.She condemned Iran’s reckless actions in the Strait that are “hitting globa…
Seoul, April 2 (IANS) Calling for resumption of talks to resolve the ongoing conflict in West Asia, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday that it would be “unrealistic” to conduct military operation to liberate the Strait of Hormuz. “There are those who advocate for the liberation of the Strait of Hormuz by force through a military operation, a position sometimes expressed by the United States. It is unrealistic because it would take an inordinate amount of time and would expose anyo…
Paris, March 28 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Saturday stated he met French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris and conveyed warm greetings from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.In a post on X, EAM Jaishankar said, “An honour to call on President Emmanuel Macron of France last night. Conveyed warm greetings of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Value the discussion and his many insights.”This comes just a month after the French President paid an official visit to India from Febru…
Paris, March 28 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar visited the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre in Paris and expressed hope that the renovated facility will serve as a hub for the deepening interest in Indian art and culture. In a post on X, EAM Jaishankar said, “Visited the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre in Paris. Witnessed impressive expressions of the cultural and spiritual heritage of India.” “Confident that the renovated facility will serve as a hub in Paris for deepen…
Seoul, March 28 (IANS) President Donald Trump threatened, “Cuba is next” following US attacks on Venezuela and Iran.”Cuba is next, by the way, but pretend I didn’t say that please. Pretend I didn’t say that. Please, please, please media, please disregard that statement. Thank you very much. Cuba’s next.” Trump said on Friday (local time) at the Future Investment Initiative conference in Miami, Florida.The remarks came after the US military raided Venezuela and forcibly seized the oil-rich South …
Washington, March 28 (IANS) US President Donald Trump sharply criticised NATO, calling it a “paper tiger” and questioning whether Washington should continue defending allies that, he said, failed to support the United States in times of need.Speaking at the Future Investment Initiative Priority Summit in Miami, Trump said the alliance had not backed the US when it mattered. “NATO is a paper tiger,” he said, adding, “They didn’t come to our aid.”In unusually blunt remarks, Trump sug…