France will not give an appointment to the far-right Israeli minister, even if he comes to Paris

Anne-Claire Legendre, a spokeswoman for the French Foreign Ministry, said in a statement to the press: “As I said last week, if (Smotrich’s) visit takes place, no government contact is planned in this context.” . saying.

Legendre recalled that Smotrich’s message on Twitter about the town of Huwwara, south of Nablus, was criticized by the French Minister of Foreign Affairs, Catherine Colonna.

In his speech at a panel, Smotrich said: “I believe that the city of Huwara should be wiped off the face of the earth, in connection with the massive attacks by Jewish settlers against Palestinians in the city of Huwwara, south of Nablus. , on February 26. I think the state of Israel should do this. This, God forbid, should not be done by the hand of the citizen”. he had used the phrase.

FRANCE IS DETERMINED TO CARRY OUT AN ENVIRONMENTAL STRATEGY IN THE INDO-PACIFIC REGION

Commenting on Australia’s cancellation of the contract in September 2021 for the construction of 12 conventional diesel-electric submarines, which it signed with the French Naval Group in 2016, and its subsequent developments, spokesman Legendre noted that France is determined to continue with its strategy for the Indo-Pacific region.

Legendre recalled that 3 French ministers, including Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna, recently visited the region. (AA)