At a time when Asia is taking a major role in the world, the president wants more than ever to pursue and intensify the effort, with a view to establishing very dense relations with Asian states. |
France wants to be a partner in the development of Saudi Arabia. |
Given the developments of the past few days, the president has decided to take direct control of this issue. |
Humanitarian aid (to Palestine) could be maintained and increased via the agencies of the United Nations. |
No one is acting in a protectionist manner, France is a completely open country within the laws and rules of Europe. |
No signing of a [defense] accord is envisaged. Cooperation is ongoing. |
President Chirac expressed his hope that the international community would show solidarity with Lebanon on the economic and financial levels. |
We hope Iran will be able to understand the message of the international community, and will suspend its enrichment activities and return to the path of respecting its obligations. |