Representational photo. France's Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noel Barrot, flanked by EU High Representative and Vice-President for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas (L), makes a statement following their meeting with Iran's Foreign Minister on Tehran's nuclear programme, at the Intercontinental Hotel in Geneva, on June 20, 2025. Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP.
Paris: France "stands ready, Europe as well, to contribute to the safety of food distribution" in the Palestinian territory of Gaza, Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said Saturday.
His comments came as criticism grew over mounting civilian deaths at Israeli-backed food distribution centres in the territory.
