On December 2, Ambassador McCourt hosted President of Hauts-de-France Xavier Bertrand for the signing of a sister-region agreement with the state of Maryland. The event was virtually connected to the French Embassy in Washington where Ambassador Etienne hosted Maryland Governor Hogan. The agreement will strengthen ties encouraging cooperation on agriculture, life-sciences, and tourism and create …
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Office of the spokesperson November 16 The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Cale Brown: Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo met with French President Emmanuel Macron today in Paris, France. Secretary Pompeo and President Macron discussed significant threats to global security, efforts to counter violent extremism, Iran’s destabilizing behavior, and Hizballah’s malign influence …
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Office of the spokesperson November 16, 2020 The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Cale Brown: Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo met with French President Emmanuel Macron today in Paris, France. Secretary Pompeo and President Macron discussed significant threats to global security, efforts to counter violent extremism, Iran’s destabilizing behavior, and Hizballah’s malign …
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National Security Advisor Robert O’Brien visited Paris, where he met with his French, UK, German, and Italian counterparts for constructive discussions on common challenges. He also visited the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery and Memorial.
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Ambassador McCourt toured Google’s Paris Lab, which develops innovative ways for audiences around the world to digitally experience arts and culture. The Ambassador also learned about Google’s initiatives to support young entrepreneurs and innovators in France.
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Ambassador McCourt hosted a graduation ceremony at the George Marshall Center for the 2019 Youth Ambassadors for Community Service program. The 36 participants travelled to Paris from all over France to participated in a weekend-long program with the Youth Ambassador Alumni Association, and the Embassy’s program partners at the DIECFOM (délégation interministerielle pour l’égalité des …
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During NBA Paris Week, Ambassador McCourt hosted a reception at the Talleyrand to honor the launching of the Basket Africa League. The Ambassador also attended the January 24 Game – Première in Paris, at the Accor Hôtel Arena, and participated in a youth outreach event with NBA player Rony Turiaf.
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Ambassador McCourt attended a ceremony commemorating the 75th anniversary of the discovery of the former Struthof Concentration Camp by the U.S. Army. The Ambassador toured the gas chamber and barracks and met former camp detainees.
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The Embassy partnered with the American Jewish Committee to mark the one-year anniversary of the anti-Semitic shooting in Pittsburgh on October 26, 2018. “On this first yahrzeit of the Pittsburgh attack,” the Ambassador said, “we remember the victims and we unite against hate.”
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Ambassador McCourt celebrated the opening of Louis Vuitton’s factory in Texas, its third investment in the United States.She shared the occasion with President Trump, Ivanka Trump, and LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault. The Ambassador is proud of the strong bilateral economic relationship, evidenced by the 725,000 American jobs created by French investment.
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Ambassador McCourt welcomed President Trump and the First Lady to Biarritz for the 2019 G7 Summit. She also had the opportunity to engage with Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin, Senior Advisor Jared Kushner, and National Security Advisor John Bolton on a number of policy priorities.
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Ambassador McCourt attended the ceremony at the French WWII cemetery Necropole Boulouris to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Southern Landings, the operation to open a second front in France after the successful D-Day landings in Normandy two months earlier. This ceremony, presided over by President Macron, honored in particular the French and African soldiers …
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Ambassador McCourt escorted the presidential delegation led by Assistant Secretary Royce to Lyon where she met with President Macron. Ambassador McCourt also attended the World Cup Tournament Final game won by the US Team.
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The Ambassador hosted a reception celebrating the 243rd anniversary of the Independence of the United States and the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Mission to the Moon. The event gathered approximately 2000 guests.
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Ambassador McCourt inaugurated and toured the USA Partnership Pavilion at the Paris Air Show, which featured 300 American companies. The Ambassador was a featured speaker at the Aerospace Industries Association’s gala networking event, where the embassy welcomed a Congressional Delegation led by Senator Richard Shelby, the Administrators of the FAA and NASA, along with the …
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President Donald Trump led a delegation of Cabinet Secretaries, Generals and other senior civilian and military officials to France to commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day. Other high-level American attendees included Speaker Nancy Pelosi who led the largest overseas Congressional Delegation in history with 62 Representatives and 17 Senators who came to pay their respects. …
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The Ambassador visited Notre-Dame Cathedral with Archbishop Chauvet a few days after the tragic fire.
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Former Secretary Rice came to the Embassy for a one-on-one discussion with Ambassador McCourt. They exchanged views on trends in international relations and the evolution of the U.S.-France bilateral relationship.
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“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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Ambassador McCourt attended the Bocuse d’Or , the biennial world chef championship, at the Abbaye de Collonges near Lyon, with 300 of the best chefs in the world. She visited Team USA (Chef Matthew Kirkley) and the Cordon Bleu stands.
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Ambassador McCourt joined Chef Guy Savoy at his restaurant, in Paris, where they made sabayon with cabbage and caviar.
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Ambassador McCourt attended the memorial ceremony in honor of the victims of the January 2015 terrorist attack against the Hyper Cacher kosher market. She and Israeli Ambassador to France Aliza Bin-Noun jointly lit a candle in memory of the Pittsburgh synagogue attack.
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President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump traveled to Paris, France, from November 9 to 11, 2018. Welcomed at the airport by Ambassador McCourt, the President joined President Emmanuel Macron of France and other world leaders in commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Armistice, which brought an end to hostilities in World War …
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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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The US Navy aircraft carrier USS Truman conducted training with U.S. and French pilots off the coast of Lorient, France as part of the U.S. Navy’s strong partnership with the French Navy. Ambassador McCourt flew to the USS Truman to meet with the leadership and crew of the ship, as well as with senior French …
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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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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 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 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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