Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs

Local nameMinistère de l'Europe et des Affaires étrangères
Location15th arrondissement of Paris

The Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs is the ministry of the Government of France that handles France's foreign relations. Since 1855, its headquarters have been located at 37 Quai d'Orsay, close to the National Assembly. The term Quai d'Orsay is often used as a metonym for the ministry. Its cabinet minister, the Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs is responsible for the foreign relations of France. The current officeholder, Catherine Colonna, was appointed in 2022.

In 1547, royal secretaries became specialised, writing correspondence to foreign governments and negotiating peace treaties. The four French secretaries of state where foreign relations were divided by region, in 1589, became centralised with one becoming first secretary responsible for international relations.

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More information and contact

Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ministry_for_Europe_and_Foreign_Affairs

Official Website https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/

Coordinates 48°50'42.419" N 2°16'52.374" E

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