NATO Deputy Secretary General, Mr. Mircea Geoană, is scheduled to travel to France on 14 and 15 December for official meetings. During his visit, Mr. Geoană will meet with the President of the National Assembly, H.E. Ms. Yaël Braun-Pivet, as well as with French government officials, including the Secretary General for Defence and National Security, Mr. Stéphane Bouillon, and the Secretary General of the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Anne-Marie Descȏtes. The purpose of these meetings is to discuss various matters related to NATO’s cooperation with France.
In addition to meeting with government officials, the Deputy Secretary General will also engage with representatives from the private sector. This includes meetings with the CEO of Dassault Aviation, Mr. Éric Trappier, and the Senior Executive Vice-President of Thales, Ms. Pascale Sourisse. These meetings with private sector representatives are likely to focus on areas of mutual interest and cooperation between NATO and the French defense industry. The discussions are expected to be centered around defense and security issues, as well as potential areas for collaboration.
It is important to note that there will be no media opportunity during the Deputy Secretary General’s visit to France. This suggests that the meetings and discussions will be held behind closed doors, with limited public access to the details of the conversations. However, the NATO Press Office may provide further information or updates on the outcomes of the meetings, should they choose to do so. Overall, the visit to France by Mr. Geoană highlights the ongoing cooperation and dialogue between NATO and its member states, including France.
For more information or updates on the visit, individuals can contact the NATO Press Office. Additionally, for real-time updates and announcements, individuals can follow NATO, Mr. Mircea Geoană, and the NATO Press Office on various social media platforms, such as X (formerly Twitter). By following these accounts, individuals can stay informed about the latest developments and news related to NATO’s activities, including high-level visits and meetings with member states. Overall, the visit to France by the NATO Deputy Secretary General underscores the importance of bilateral cooperation and dialogue in strengthening the alliance and addressing common security challenges.
