President of the Republic's telephone interview with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo ABE

MIL OSI Translation. Government of the Republic of France statements from English to French – Published July 10, 2018

Section: International, development and francophonie

The President of the Republic met this afternoon by telephone with the Prime Minister of Japan, Mr. Shinzo Abe.

He expressed his condolences for the victims and their loved ones, as well as the support and all the friendship of France, facing the terrible test traversed by Japan affected by torrential rains.

He congratulated the Japanese Prime Minister for the launch of Japonismes 2018 this week in Paris, which will be a highlight of the cultural relations between our two countries, on the occasion of the 160th anniversary of our diplomatic relations. Japan, represented by its Minister of Foreign Affairs, will also be honored on 14 July.

The thoughts of France will be with our Japanese friends.

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