What is France’s reaction? Does Paris see a way out of the current deadlock?
France’s position today is to urge, encourage all of the Madagascan political stakeholders to make national interest a permanent priority. A success in Addis Ababa would be a victory for the spirit of tolerance and openness. It would signify Madagascar’s return to the international stage. It would allow external partners to recommit to the development of Madagascar alongside a population that has for too long suffered the effects of a crisis that does not really concern it. Lastly, it will signal the start of international support for the correct implementation of the consensual political transition process toward credible, free and fair elections. Middle East Three days ago the Israeli navy stopped and inspected a ship. According to the Israelis, it was carrying weapons bound for Hezbollah in Lebanon. Do you have any comment about this? Do you think that the Israelis have the right to take action in international waters? A UNIFIL force was responsible for patrolling the area. Concerni
