We hope Iran will be able to understand the message of the international community, and will suspend its enrichment activities and return to the path of respecting its obligations.

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Given the developments of the past few days, the president has decided to take direct control of this issue.

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No one is acting in a protectionist manner, France is a completely open country within the laws and rules of Europe.

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At a time when Asia is taking a major role in the world, the president wants more than ever to pursue and intensify the effort, with a view to establishing very dense relations with Asian states.

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Humanitarian aid (to Palestine) could be maintained and increased via the agencies of the United Nations.

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President Chirac expressed his hope that the international community would show solidarity with Lebanon on the economic and financial levels.

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No signing of a [defense] accord is envisaged. Cooperation is ongoing.

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