French Foreign Minister: We will not engage in war in the Middle East

(Patria) - French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot yesterday confirmed his country's stance of not participating in the war in the Middle East, despite the Franco-British initiative to secure the Strait of Hormuz.

- Since the objectives were not clearly defined and the operations were carried out outside the borders of international law, it is simply inconceivable for France to participate - Barrot told French television BFMTV.

According to him, the international mission led by France and Great Britain to facilitate the restoration of traffic in the Strait of Hormuz is being finalized to be ready, when the time comes, to intervene for easier traffic flow.

- More than 50 countries have gathered to contribute to mine clearance and escort ships. We must do everything possible to prevent the resumption of hostilities.

Since the beginning of this war, which we have not approved and in which we have not participated, the risks of escalation are extremely high and have major consequences for the global economy.

And therefore for our daily lives, the lives of French men and women, and the lives of our businesses - added Barrot.