Politics Country 2026-01-09T22:20:58+00:00

France has right to say 'no' to US over unacceptable actions

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrou affirmed Paris's right to reject US actions violating sovereignty. France will always defend its interests.


France has right to say 'no' to US over unacceptable actions

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrou confirmed on Friday that Paris has the right to say 'no' to the United States when they act in an unacceptable manner. This statement came in response to recent US actions, which were perceived in France as a violation of sovereignty. Barrou emphasized that France will always defend its national interests and values. He also added that cooperation between allies should be based on mutual respect. The minister expressed hope for constructive dialogue but did not rule out the possibility of future disagreements.