At the request of the President of the French Republic, France will contribute to the humanitarian response for Papua New Guinea. This is also an expression of France’s solidarity for a friend in the Pacific.

Joint Statement ➡️ fdip.fr/vcLA40bM

.French Embassy in Colombo 🇫🇷🇪🇺 & France Diplomacy 🇫🇷🇪🇺
express their gratitude to MFA SriLanka 🇱🇰 for having organized the memorial service in remembrance of late Amb/Jean-François Pactet
🙏 for HE Monsignor Brian Udaigwe for conducting the service.
🙏to all the distinguished guests & friends for attending

The Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs was deeply saddened to learn of the death of Jean-François Pactet, Ambassador of France to Sri Lanka and Maldives.

We extend our sincerest condolences to his family and friends.

Full Statement ➡️ fdip.fr/4HG2ra8S

Le ministère de l’Europe et des Affaires étrangères a appris ce jour avec grande tristesse le décès de Jean-François PACTET, ambassadeur de France au Sri Lanka et aux Maldives.
Le ministère salue la mémoire de ce diplomate de talent, chevalier de l'ordre national du Mérite et

The Embassy of France in Sri Lanka and the Maldives regret to inform the demise of the Ambassador Jean-François Pactet .
The embassy will notify the funeral details as soon as possible.
French Embassy in Colombo 🇫🇷🇪🇺
France Diplomacy 🇫🇷🇪🇺

#MenstrualHygieneDay is coming up to raise awareness about menstrual care and the challenges faced by those without access to menstrual products. Everyone who menstruates deserves access to menstrual products & the right to manage their menstruation without shame or stigma.

❝I am delighted to launch the #SingInFrench contest for 18-27-year-olds!

🎤 In 2024, young people from all over the world will be able to use the French language through art & music in the run-up to the 19th #Francophonie Summit in Oct.

Find out ➕: festivalfrancophonie2024.org/en❞

#Européennes2024 | 🗳 Les électeurs 🇫🇷 de l'étranger auront la possibilité de voter à l'urne ou par procuration. #AllonsVoter
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The United Nations in Sri Lanka wishes all Sri Lankans celebrating, a Peaceful #Vesak .

As we honor the birth, enlightenment & passing of Lord Buddha, let us all be inspired by his teachings of equality, compassion, empathy, & kindness.

Charles Aznavour was born 100 years ago today.

See some images of this artist, who loved both France and Armenia ⬇️

❝In 2025, France will be hosting an #AI summit, following on from the #AI SeoulSummit, with two goals:

•⁠ Ensuring everyone benefits from this technological revolution
•⁠ Protecting everyone from the risks it brings❞

This month we are celebrating #Europe , its core values and principles.

Today, the European Union Ambassadors 🇪🇺🇫🇷🇮🇹🇳🇱🇷🇴 visited Brandix to engage in discussions on the shared values of #diversity , #equality and #inclusion and the importance of #trade connectivity.

Did you know that on the initiative of Baron Pierre de Coubertin, cultural events have accompanied each Olympic Games for over a hundred years ? 🎭❤️

The Paris Games are no exception, with several hundred cultural events taking place : 😍
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#ExploreFrance

🍵 #JournéeDuThé | Le Sri Lanka Tea Board, le Cirad & notre Groupe œuvrons conjointement pour obtenir la certification d'indication géographique protégée pour le thé de Ceylan.

🎯 Objectifs : protéger son origine & garantir la qualité du produit.

French Embassy in Colombo 🇫🇷🇪🇺 Jean-François Pactet Arabella Seebaluck

Dans 100 jours, la France organisera pour la 1ere fois de son histoire les Jeux paralympiques.

4 400 athlètes, 549 épreuves, 23 disciplines, 11 jours de compétition : rendez-vous le 28 août pour une cérémonie d'ouverture inédite et un 'match retour' épique.

#Paris2024

Grateful to Pathfinder Foundation for inviting me to their 'Ambassadors' Roundtable' and to all participants. Great informal discussion on a wide range of current foreign policy issues. Appreciate the opportunity to present some of the 🇫🇷 perspectives and priorities.

While the Olympic flame 🔥 continues its journey through 🇫🇷 the first event celebrating #Paris2024 in 🇱🇰 took place with the Course Olympique / Olympic race organised by EFIC - Ecole Française Internationale de Colombo in partnership with Daybridge International School.

❝ #ChooseFrance | World & in particular US cinema is choosing 🇫🇷.

On the margins of Festival de Cannes, talks with 🇺🇸 producers about bolstering our infrastructure & the French Government's economic attractiveness measures to boost investments.

Yes, France is a land of film! 🎬❞