Hélène Duchêne

French Foreign Minister @jnbarrot came to London today to meet his counterpart @DavidLammy. They discussed the Franco-British relationship 🇫🇷🇬🇧 and emphasized its importance in the context of renewed brutality in world affairs. 🧵 1/4

The war in #Gaza must end now.

We welcome the Final Investment Decision for #SizewellC, with EDF as a key technical partner. Together, France & the UK we will lead the way for Europe’s transition to net zero, creating the green jobs of the future and securing affordable energy supplies for our people. 🇬🇧🤝🇫🇷

🇪🇺🇫🇷 18th EU sanctions package against Russia adopted: ➡️ Oil price cap cut, with dynamic adjustment ➡️ Ban on refined products from Russian crude ➡️ 22 more banks blacklisted ➡️ Sanctions on 105 "ghost fleet" ships, Nord Stream ops & war financing actors

A huge thank you to the United Kingdom for its exceptional welcome during this unforgettable #StateVisit! Une pensée particulière pour l'équipe de l'ambassade, dont le dévouement a été tout simplement remarquable. Vive l’Entente amicale ! 🇫🇷🇬🇧

I have just spoken with President @ZelenskyyUa. Now more than ever, we must remember that Europe’s security, freedom, and future are closely tied to Ukraine’s fate. That is why, together with our partners, we continue to support the Ukrainian people.…

Done ! This morning, we Europeans have adopted unprecedented sanctions against Russia and against the countries providing their support. France has played a key role in this decision. Together with the United States, we will compel Vladimir Putin to agree to a ceasefire.

Wishing Her Majesty The Queen a very happy birthday! 🎂 Thanking Their Majesties for the warm welcome extended to President @EmmanuelMacron during last week’s #StateVisit. 🇫🇷🇬🇧

La Revue nationale stratégique 2025 propose les actions nécessaires pour adapter notre #défense à un nouvel environnement dégradé. Les points clés : ➡️ analyse des menaces et des risques pesant sur la 🇫🇷 et l’Europe ; ➡️ les grands axes de notre défense à l’horizon 2030.

At @FCDOGovUK this morning, @JulienSteimer & I spoke to Sarah Russell & Olivier Evans about the transformation of our diplomatic apparatuses amid the rapidly-changing international situation. Our talks followed the meeting between @amdescotes & @OllyRobbins a few weeks ago.

Aujourd’hui à Londres, @JulienSteimer a échangé avec l’équipe #France au Royaume-Uni 🇫🇷🇬🇧. L’occasion de discuter de la mise en œuvre de l’agenda de transformation de @francediplo et des priorités de notre diplomatie : simplification, guerre informationnelle et service public.

Happy #BastilleDay! #14July is a moment of celebration — all the more meaningful after the recent State Visit, which highlighted the strength of our shared values. Thank you to all our guests who made this National Day so special. Vive l’Entente amicale! 🇫🇷🤝🇬🇧

🇫🇷🇬🇧 La relation franco-britannique est un levier d’action stratégique. Face aux défis globaux, nous en faisons une force motrice. Ce sommet le démontre. En bref ↓

Merci beaucoup Monsieur le Ministre. Fière de cette belle mobilisation collective au service de notre diplomatie ! 🇫🇷🤝🇬🇧

The 37th 🇫🇷🇬🇧 #summit joint declaration reaffirms shared commitments & priorities: ➡️ #Defence & security ➡️ Support to #Ukraine & coordination on global issues ➡️ Cooperation on irregular migration ➡️ #Economic growth & transition to net zero ➡️ Cultural & educational activities

Long live l’Entente amicale!

With President @EmmanuelMacron and my team @FranceintheUK at the French residence in London. Grateful to the remarkable collective effort behind the State Visit and the 37th 🇫🇷🇬🇧 Summit. Thanks & congrats to my wonderful team for the organisation of this historical State Visit!

Avec le Royaume-Uni, nous avons pris des décisions fondamentales pour notre défense.

Réunion en visioconférence de la coalition des volontaires depuis Londres.

Ce sommet franco-britannique va permettre de relancer des dossiers essentiels à notre sécurité collective.

37e Sommet franco-britannique à Londres.