France in the United Kingdom

Following talks between President Macron and Chancellor Merkel, the two countries issue a joint declaration setting out their agreements on ways of reforming the EU.

Jean-Yves Le Drian talks about the many areas of cooperation, ranging from space to civil nuclear power and culture, resulting from France and India’s strategic partnership, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year.

Following talks with Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte, President Macron says the whole EU must solve the migrant crisis, while more convergence is needed in the Euro Area.

Following the US-North Korea agreement, Europe Minister Nathalie Loiseau says France and the EU remain committed to the Iran nuclear deal, and discusses the G7 talks and EU migration crisis.

On 8 June, Ecology Minister Nicolas Hulot and Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian highlighted World Oceans Day on 8 June and said France will work to protect biodiversity in the high seas.