Press Releases: Secretary Pompeo’s Call With France’s Foreign Minister Le Drian


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Office of the Spokesperson

Washington, DC
April 18, 2019


The below is attributable to Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus:‎

Today, Secretary Michael R. Pompeo offered his condolences to French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian on the fire at the Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris. The Secretary praised the quick response of Parisian firefighter and police units, which ensured that no lives were lost and that most of the irreplaceable artwork was saved. The Secretary affirmed that the United States was committed to helping France rebuild such a historic and iconic treasure and place of worship. Le Drian appreciated the Secretary’s call and has promised to keep the United States informed as to how we can best support France’s efforts.