Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a call with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot, according to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott. During the conversation, both officials discussed the urgent need for a humanitarian ceasefire in Sudan. They also agreed to continue working together on diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the Russia-Ukraine war. Additionally, they reaffirmed their commitment to implementing President Trump’s peace plan for Gaza.
"Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke today with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot. The Secretary and Foreign Minister discussed the urgent need for a humanitarian ceasefire in Sudan, agreed to continue cooperation on diplomatic efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war, and agreed to continue implementing President Trump’s peace plan for Gaza."
The call highlights ongoing collaboration between the United States and France on several international issues.
