France is a European power, a Pacific power and a multilateral power - and weâre working together for peace, stability and prosperity. Thank you to @jnbarrot for welcoming me to Paris. Today we announced we will upgrade the Australia-France Roadmap as part of our important work.
Proud to have accompanied Minister @N_Forissier on his official visit to Australia. Perth, Adelaide, Sydney, from critical minerals to energy transition, trade & investment: the France-Australia relationship is deep and full of momentum.
Proud to serve this partnership.
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ANZAC Day was commemorated at the Embassy on 25 April. The Last Post, the silence, the wreaths, the anthems: this ceremony reminds us of the sacrifice of so many Australians for the freedom of Europe.
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Great discussions in Hobart over the past few days highlighting the strength of the đ«đ·đŠđș partnership in science, climate research and Antarctic cooperation. Tasmania plays a unique role as a gateway to Antarctica.
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Following the announcement of the forward deterrence by the President of the Republic, a deep dive into the history (and coherence) of French deterrence.
The outbreak of war between the United States, Israel, and Iran carries grave consequences for international peace and security.
At this decisive moment, every measure is being taken to ensure the security of our national territory, our citizens, and our interests in the Middle East.
France also stands ready to deploy the necessary resources to protect its closest partners, should they request it.
The ongoing escalation is dangerous for all. It must stop. The Iranian regime must understand that it now has no other option but to engage in good faith in negotiations to end its nuclear and ballistic programs, as well as its regional destabilization activities. This is absolutely necessary for the security of all in the Middle East.
The Iranian people must also be able to freely build their future. The massacres committed by the Islamic regime disqualify it and demand that the voice be returned to the people. The sooner, the better.
Faithful to its principles and aware of its international responsibilities, France is calling for an urgent meeting of the United Nations Security Council. I am in close contact with our European partners and friends in the Middle East.
I was very pleased to take part in the đđČđšđ” 1.5 Dialogue, along with researchers and colleagues at DFAT and the MEAE. Candid and substantive exchanges on the Indo-Pacific, strategic resilience, and practical avenues to further strengthen our bilateral relationship.
France-Australia Track 1.5 Strategic Dialogue (Paris, 27â28 January 2026)
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On January 27 and 28 2026, the Foundation for Strategic Research (FRS) and the National Security College (@NSC_ANU) of the Australian National University convened a 1.5 Track France-Australia Strategic Dialogue in Paris.
đ€ This edition built on more than a decade of cooperation between FRS and NSC, as well as the successful renewal of the bilateral Track 1.5 dialogue in Canberra in December 2024.
đïž The Paris dialogue was exceptional in both scale and level, bringing together about 60 senior officials, former decision-makers, policy experts, and industry leaders from France and Australia. The unprecedented participation underscored the strategic importance of the France-Australia partnership and reflected a shared recognition that the dialogue comes at a critical moment for global security. đ§”đ