France rejects Gbagbo’s decision to end accreditation of its ambassador
"The statement of Mr. Laurent Gbagbo regarding the Ambassador of France, Jean-Marc Simon, is regarded by the French Republic as null and void and without legal effect," the ministry said in a statement.
Earlier in the day, the government of Gbagbo, who refused to step down after the presidential run-off at the end of 2010, said it has "terminated the accreditation" of French ambassador Simon.
The French Foreign Ministry repeated that it only respects the authority of president-elect Alassane Ouattara.
Gbagbo’s move to deprive French ambassador’s legitimacy followed a verbal note from the French Foreign Ministry saying it had accredited the Ivorian Ambassador to France designated by Ouattara.
British and Canadian ambassadors in Cote d’Ivoire had been deported in early January by the Gbagbo government for similar reasons.
Europe
Türkiye has currently severed all ties with Israel, says President Erdogan
Irakli Kobakhodze: Georgian Parliament doesn't need opposition's legitimacy, it comes from Georgian people
President approves German early election proposal
Georgian PM: “Fibre-optic cable in the Black Sea can offer effective solutions to energy independence and security“
NEWS FEED
President Ilham Aliyev met with the Prime Minister of Pakistan
Aide to Russian President: Baku's selection to host COP29 reflects Azerbaijan's growing international influence- EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
Türkiye has currently severed all ties with Israel, says President Erdogan
Azerbaijani FM attends dialogue on "Advancing the Mountain Agenda, Common Trends, and Climate Change"
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev met with President of Congo
Azerbaijan to resume operation of several bus routes in capital starting tomorrow
Baku hosted trilateral meeting between Presidents of Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan - UPDATED
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev met with President of Togo
Leaders’ Summit of the Small Islands Developing States on Climate Change got underway as part of COP29, President Ilham Aliyev participated in the event - UPDATED
Bulgarian President: We will continue cooperation with Azerbaijan in the field of green energy
Uzbekistan is implementing important initiatives in the field of climate change
IFC Managing Director: Azerbaijan's leadership is organizing COP29 at a high level
SOCAR and Asarel Energy signed “Joint Development Agreement” with Presidents of Azerbaijan and Bulgaria in attendance
Bangladesh's interim leader: Pharmaceutical companies should be social business companies
Prime Minister: If Russian gas is not transported to EU countries through Ukraine, this will not have a significant impact on Croatia
Croatian Prime Minister: Conditions are now in place to increase climate financing
Bulgarian President: COP29 is very well organized and future-oriented
President Ilham Aliyev: So-called overseas territories of France and the Netherlands are among most severely impacted by climate change
Third day of COP29- PHOTO REPORT
U.S. Department of Labor: Equally important that workers benefit from the green economy
President Ilham Aliyev: Azerbaijan will continue to support small island states in the future
President of Azerbaijan highlights crimes committed by France in overseas territories
UN Secretary-General calls for support to small island states in climate financing
Azerbaijan will create its own Green Fund - COP29 President
Russian Prime Minister arrives in Azerbaijan for COP29
Irakli Kobakhodze: Georgian Parliament doesn't need opposition's legitimacy, it comes from Georgian people
International Organization for Migration Director General: More people are being displaced by climate than by conflict - INTERVIEW
President: Addressing the challenges faced by these countries is at the center of Azerbaijan's efforts at COP29
COP29 President: Supporting island states is a moral duty for all of us
President Ilham Aliyev: Azerbaijan is demonstrating its unwavering support for small islands states
Greece pavilion inaugurated at COP29, PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis attended the ceremony - PHOTO
President Ilham Aliyev calls on former colonial powers to assist Small Island Developing States
Georgian Prime Minister: Holding of COP29 in Azerbaijan is a significant event for the region
Pakistani President: Developing countries need over $6 trillion in funding to meet their obligations
Italian Prime Minister: Azerbaijan's Presidency is a call to contribute further momentum to effort to limit global temperature increase to within 1.5 degrees
President Ilham Aliyev met with President of European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
Türkiye's Long-Term Climate Strategy unveiled for the first time at COP29
Turkish Minister: Türkiye is a candidate country to host COP31, we ask our friends to support our candidacy
Iraqi President: There are quite high expectations from COP29 - PHOTO
Georgian PM: COP29 will further enhance Azerbaijan's role in the international arena
Georgian PM: we are ready to play more active role in negotiations between Azerbaijan and Armenia
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev met with President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev
Baku hosts Troika High-level Dialogue of COP Presidencies
Joint pavilion of Azerbaijan, Türkiye, and UN inaugurated at COP29 - PHOTO
Azerbaijan’s Media Development Agency, Albanian Media and Information Agency sign Memorandum of Understanding
WHO Director-General: Air pollution claims 7 million lives annually
COP29 President: Azerbaijan will fight against both climate change and drought
Azerbaijan invited Armenia to COP29, it is their choice whether to participate or not - MFA
Nepal Foreign Ministry Official: Developed countries must fulfill their commitments
MFA spokesperson: Azerbaijan will continue its efforts to hold Armenia accountable through arbitration processes