French and German Foreign Ministers Discuss Coordination and Reaffirm Support for Ukraine

Paris, November 10 (KUNA) -- French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot held talks with his German counterpart, Johann Wadephul, on Tuesday to discuss ways to enhance coordination between the two countries, on the sidelines of the Group of Seven (G7) foreign ministers’ meeting in Paris. The French Foreign Ministry said in a statement that the two ministers welcomed the close coordination between France and Germany within the framework of France’s G7 presidency, reflecting the exceptional partnership between the two nations, following German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier’s official visit to France on October 8 and 9. The statement added that the two sides discussed European issues of common interest, particularly security and enhancing the competitiveness of the European Union. It noted that the ministers reiterated Europe’s steadfast support for Ukraine, as the country prepares to face its fifth winter since the start of the war. The statement also indicated that the ministers touched upon developments in the Middle East region, particularly the Palestinian issue. (End) M.B. / M.A. H.A.