Press release – Telephone interview between the President of the Republic and German Chancellor Angela Merkel

MIL OSI Translation. Government of the Republic of France statements from English to French – Posted on August 17, 2018

Section: International, development and francophonie

The President of the Republic met today by telephone with German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

The talk focused on Syria, particularly in the Idlib region, where the humanitarian risks are very high. The two leaders emphasized the efforts needed to support an inclusive political process for lasting peace in the region.

The President of the Republic and the Chancellor exchanged on the situation in Ukraine.

They also mentioned the rescue of migrants in the Mediterranean and the need to work on a coordinated European solution to fight against smugglers and to accommodate rescue vessels in the Mediterranean.

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