“My vision for U.S. Mission France is to achieve President Trump’s core foreign policy goals in cooperation with French partners: Security and Prosperity for the American people at home and abroad” – Ambassador Jamie D. McCourt Four pillars of action to support this diplomatic platform: Ensuring Security through Policy Engagement The safety of American citizens is …
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On June 28, 2018, the U.S. Ambassador to the French Republic and Principality of Monaco, Jamie McCourt, hosted her first Independence Day Reception in celebration of the 242nd anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The celebration brought together several hundred guests to the Hotel de Pontalba, which previously served as the 18th …
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Remarks by Ambassador McCourt Utah Beach Ceremony June 6, 2018, at Utah Beach, Normandy Les plages devraient toujours nous rappeler des lieux paisibles où les familles se retrouvent, où les enfants nagent et jouent, et où les amoureux se tiennent par la main. Elles occupent une place spéciale dans nos cœurs et nos esprits. …
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Ambassador McCourt participated to the State Dinner organized during President Macron’s State Visit to the U.S. It was a great opportunity to catch up with two friends Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury and Ambassador John Bolton, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs.
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This state visit amplifyies the two countries’ centuries-old friendship.
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Nice meeting between Ambassador McCourt and Brigitte Macron at the Elysée on April 20, 2018. Ambassador McCourt will be in Washington, D.C. during President Macron’s State Visit to the White House.
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Meeting between Ambassador McCourt and Jean-Michel Blanquer, Minister of National Education in France. Great discussion on our Franco-American cooperation in this field and the opportunities offered by education to our two nations’ youth.
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On March 29st, 2018, Ambassador Jamie McCourt met Françoise Nyssen, Minister of Culture to discuss cultural exchanges between United States and France which last since 250 years.
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On March 22nd , 2018, Ambassador Jamie McCourt met with Nicolas Hulot, French Minister of Ecological and Solidary Transition.
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Ambassador McCourt hosted a dinner organized by the Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU) on March 21, 2018. BCIU is a nonpartisan, U.S.-based organization that works to expand international trade and commerce.
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On March 21st, 2018, Ambassador Jamie McCourt met with Valérie Pécresse, President of the region Île-de-France.
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On March 19th, 2018, Ambassador Jamie McCourt met with French Minister of Justice Nicole Belloubet.
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On March 16th, 2018, Ambassador Jamie McCourt, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America, presented her credentials to H.S.H. the Sovereign Prince. She was then welcomed to the residence of H.E. the Minister of State for a dinner hosted by H.S.H. Prince Albert II. Surrounding H.S.H. the Sovereign Prince, from left to …
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On March 8th, 2018, Ambassador Jamie McCourt attended the opening of the first major retrospective “Mary Cassatt, an American impressionist in Paris” at the Jacquemart-André museum. Born into a wealthy family of American bankers with French origins, Mary Cassatt spent a few years in France during her childhood, continuing her studies at the Pennsylvania Fine Arts …
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On March 5, 2018 Ambassador Jamie McCourt welcomed AmChamFrance and Citi at her residence, for a luncheon for women entrepreneurs and business leaders. This year’s theme is Leading Together, and the luncheon brought men and women to the table to discuss how to advance women in their careers.
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On February 26, 2018, for the first time Ambassador Jamie McCourt was at the Salon de l’Agriculture for a captivating visit of this vast showcase of French agriculture. This visit provided an opportunity to meet many actors of this activity and have a unique look at the dynamism and wealth of France’s heritage. France is …
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On February 20, 2018 Ambassador Jamie McCourt met with Marlène Schiappa, State Secretary for Gender Equality for the Prime Minister. The discussion focused on teaching gender equality in schools and promoting women, two issues that are very important for the Ambassador.
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On February 16, 2018 Ambassador Jamie McCourt met with Mounir Mahjoubi, State Secretary for Digital Technology for the Prime Minister, to look at Franco-American cooperation in the digital economy and how digital technology promotes entrepreneurship and insertion that benefit society and the economy.
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On February 12, 2018, Ambassador Jamie McCourt met with Anne Hidalgo, Mayor of Paris, to discuss Franco-American partnerships. 2018 will be rich with educational and cultural projects with the city of Paris!
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On February 13, 2018, Ambassador Jamie McCourt met with the Franco-American Friendship Group at the French National Assembly. The alliance between France and the United States is stronger every day to garantee a safe, free and prosperous future to the next generations.
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On February 9, 2018, Ambassador Jamie McCourt met with Ignacio Garat (left), Alain Chaillé (center) and Julien Ducoup (right) during a visit of the FedExEurope Hub at Charles de Gaulle (CDG) Airport, the largest hub outside of the United States, a model of dynamism and provider of employment opportunities in the Ile-de-France region.
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On January 29, 2018, Ambassador McCourt met with Sports Minister Laura Flessel to discuss Franco-American partnerships in sports.
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On January 25, 2018, Ambassador McCourt met with French Prime Minister Édouard Philippe to discuss transatlantic cooperation.
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On January 25, 2018, Ambassador McCourt met with French Minister for Higher Education Frédérique Vidal to discuss transatlantic student mobility.
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Secretary of State Rex W. Tillerson travels to London, Paris, Warsaw, and Davos January 21-27. On Tuesday morning, in Paris, the Secretary will meet with French Foreign Minister Le Drian to discuss Syria, Iran, Lebanon, Libya, DPRK, and Ukraine. The Secretary will participate in Paris in a signing ceremony for the launch of the International Partnership Against Impunity …
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U.S. Ambassador McCourt and Armed Forces Minister Florence Parly underscored a close tie between the U.S. and France as she welcomed the first C-130J Super Hercules air lifter to join the French Air Force transport fleet. The C-130J, designed, developed and built by Lockheed Martin, landed here Dec. 22, part of a four-strong fleet to fill …
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U.S. Businesses Lead the Way in the Fight Against Climate Change Op-Ed by U.S. Ambassador to France and Monaco Jane D. Hartley, the Huffington Post, November 4, 2016 If markets and businesses thrive on certainty, as the old adage goes, then they should be pleased with the latest developments on fighting climate change. For it …
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It could have taken years. But after more than 190 countries signed the historic Paris climate agreement in December 2015, bringing the accord into force took months. On October 5, enough countries had formally ratified the accord for the Paris agreement to go into effect. President Obama hailed the achievement, saying “ The world meets the moment. ” Does that mean the world is safe from the intense droughts, …
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I would like to offer my sincerest condolences to all the families and friends of the victims of the horrendous attack in Nice, a city I’ve had the honor to visit several times. This act has appalled me and all Americans. I would also like to extend my condolences and sympathies to the people of …
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This year, the culinary arts element of the festivities was a celebration of Franco-American friendship and consisted of thirty-four chefs, working with exclusively American products and in cooperation with the Ferrandi and Santos Dumont hotel schools. We would like to thank the Blois-Agglopolys Library and the community of Blois for allowing us to display an …
Read More» Remarks by U.S. Ambassador to France Jane Hartley at the 2016 American Independence Day Celebration, Paris, France, June 27, 2016 Ministers, Ambassadors, Madame Prime Minister, Deputies, Senators, Generals, Mayors, Ladies and Gentlemen, Honored guests, dear friends and family, particularly my son, who’s here from London… Welcome…..bienvenue …..Je suis ravie de vous recevoir ce soir. It’s a …
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This afternoon, I had the honor of receiving President Hollande and Prime Minister Valls at the U.S. Embassy where the President signed a condolence book in memory of those people tragically killed yesterday in Orlando, Florida. The President and Prime Minister’s visit to express their personal sympathy and their country’s solidarity with the United States …
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U.S. Ambassador to France and Monaco, Jane D. Hartley, met with Henri Wallard, Ipsos deputy CEO, Brice Teinturier, Ipsos France deputy CEO and Clifford Young, U.S Public Affairs president at a seminar on the upcoming presidential elections in the United States and France. IPSOS’ professionalism and rigorous analysis were helpful to explore the similarities and differences …
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After a tribute to American soldiers at Pointe du Hoc, Jane D. Hartley , U.S. Ambassador to France participated to the international commemoration at Port-en -Bessin where she gave a speech honoring the veterans. “We must pass on to younger generations what these men have taught themselves the pain and sacrifice – is that unless …
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Secretary Kerry traveled to Paris, France, June 2–4. The Secretary participated in the French-hosted ministerial on Middle East peace, and met separately with Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault to discuss the Counter-ISIL Coalition efforts in Iraq and Syria, as well as a host of other issues. 06/04/16 Remarks Before Meeting With French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault ; Secretary of State John Kerry; MFA Convention Center; Paris, France …
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On May 25, U.S. Ambassador to France, Jane D. Hartley, inaugurated two outdoor tennis courts completely renovated at the CMA Municipal Tennis Club of Aubervilliers, with Ms. Meriem Derkaoui, mayor of Aubervilliers. This renovation project initiated by the Ambassador, was made possible through the support of the city of Aubervilliers, the French Tennis Federation, BNP …
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Ambassador of the United States in France, Jane Hartley, was travelling in Alsace this week to celebrate the 150 years of the U.S. Consulate General in Strasbourg. On this occasion, President Obama signed a letter to mark the 150 years of diplomatic relations between the United States and the Alsatian city. Discover the letter here: …
Read More» U.S. Ambassador to France and Monaco Jane Hartley went to Toulouse on July 22, 2015 where she was received at the prefecture of the Midi-Pyrenees region and the city hall to attend the U.S. Independence Day ceremony honoring her visit to Toulouse. The next day, Ambassador Hartley visited the CNES (the National Center of Space …
Read More» by Jane Hartley, U.S. Ambassador to France and Monaco Wednesday’s barbaric attack on the journalists and staff of Charlie Hebdo, as well as on policemen guarding them, shocked and saddened the entire world. As we pause to mourn the loss of life, I am reminded of how the people of France showed their support to …
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