Electronic press briefing by Ministry Spokesman
Statements made by the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs Spokesman (excerpts)
(Paris, 15 March 2010)
[Please note that only the original French text issued by the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs may be considered official. (http://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr )]
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ATTACKS IN KANDAHAR
France utterly condemns the series of terrorist attacks that have hit the city of Kandahar over the last few days and which, according to the latest report, killed at least 35 people and injured many others.
She extends her sincere condolences to the bereaved and assures the injured of her sympathy.
France reaffirms that she stands alongside Afghanistan in her fight against terrorism which exacts a heavy toll on that country.
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IRAN/NUCLEAR
Q. - During his visit to Japan, will Bernard Kouchner ask those he’s having a meeting with to take advantage of their presidency of the Security Council in April to accelerate the approval of a new resolution against Iran? Do you already have Japan’s support for such a resolution?
The Iranian nuclear issue will of course be on the agenda of the Minister’s meetings during his visit to Japan. We are working closely with the Japanese, particularly in the run-up to their presidency of the Security Council in April, towards a resolution capable of finally prompting the Iranians to engage in serious discussions regarding their sensitive activities./.