The most vulnerable countries must not pay the price of a war they did not want. France, like Ukraine and all of our partners, has decided to make the choice, as it will always, to show solidarity through action:

France is close to Papua New Guinea, due to its geographical proximity to New Caledonia. However we share much more: a Melanesian culture and common projects regarding energy transition and biodiversity protection. We plan to strengthen them.

France is not only a European country but also an Indopacific country. This is why I am at the APEC Summit in Thaïland. My message: let’s build together!

At COP27, France and Europe have reaffirmed their commitment to the climate. We need a new financial pact with the most vulnerable countries. I’ll work on this with our partners with a view to a summit in Paris before the next COP.

Greater solidarity! Greater ambition! This is how we must act to lower all our CO2 emissions. All countries must make a clear commitment to phasing out coal. We’re supporting those emerging countries leading the way, such as South Africa and Indonesia.

Ukraine suffered massive shelling today, leaving much of the country without water or electricity. Strikes against civilian infrastructures are war crimes and cannot go unpunished.

In a world facing a series of crises, we must protect the spirit of sport. Sport must offer a space to bring people together, around universal values.

This football World Cup, the first organized in an Arab country, is a sign of tangible changes underway. Qatar is headed in this direction. It must continue, and it can count on our support.

To all the teams and nations represented: with every goal scored, cheers of joy reverberate around the world. So let’s cheer together! And… Allez les Bleus !