France Apologizes for UN Diplomatic Spat with Washington
Washington said it appreciated France’s apology, which came after a UN mission post delayed approval of the next French ambassador.
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France's permanent mission to the United Nations (UN) said it regretted a social media post criticizing the US vote at the UN General Assembly, and US officials said on Saturday that Washington appreciated the statement.
France apologises for criticising US’ human rights record after backlash
The French UN mission said it regretted an online post criticising how the United States voted during a UN General Assembly meeting, with US officials saying on Saturday that Washington appreciated the statement. France’s permanent mission to the UN published the apology on Friday, saying it regretted a social media post criticising the US’ commitment to human rights. “France and the United States recently took different positions on a vote at t…
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Times of IndiaFrance apologizes for UN diplomatic spat with Washington
France's UN mission regretted an online post criticizing the United States' vote. This statement resolved a dispute which had delayed the French ambassador's appointment. The United States appreciated France's clarification regarding their differing UN General Assembly positions. Public differences on one vote did not affect their historical alliance and cooperation. Both nations look forward to advancing shared values and interests together.
The appointment of Aurélien Lechevallier, a close friend of Emmanuel Macron, was frozen in response to a message from French diplomacy on July 25, criticizing the American position on human rights. A press release by mea culpa was published on Friday.
PARIS/WASHINGTON - The French mission to the United Nations (UN) said it regretted a social media post criticizing the United States for voting against extending the term of Volker Türk as UN human rights chief. US officials told AFP on Saturday that Washington appreciated the statement by the French mission.
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