France in the Philippines and in Micronesia

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Read the statement published by the French Embassy to the Philippines

Mr. Marc Abensour, Ambassador of France for the Indo-Pacific Marc Abensour, visited Manila, where he met with representatives of the Philippine government, think tanks, foreign diplomats and the media.

Admiral Nicolas Vaujour, Chief of Staff of the French Navy (Marine Nationale), visited Manila to meet with Philippine defense officials.

French choreographer Gregory Cianci and dancers from RavenSquid Ballet in Paris flew to Manila to collaborate with Dance Theater Manille, the ballet school founded by dancer Elinor Lontok Dioko.