France's New US Ambassador Cleared to Take Up Post After Diplomatic Dispute
Aurelien Lechevallier, named by President Emmanuel Macron to replace Laurent Bili, is set to arrive in Washington after Paris apologised over criticism linked to a UN vote.
France's incoming ambassador to the United States, Aurelien Lechevallier, has been cleared to take up his post in Washington after Paris issued an apology over criticism of the US government tied to a vote at the United Nations, according to France 24.
Lechevallier was selected by President Emmanuel Macron to succeed Laurent Bili as France's top diplomat in Washington, the report said.
The appointment had been delayed amid a diplomatic dispute stemming from French criticism of Washington's position on a UN vote, according to the report. France 24 said Paris subsequently apologised, resolving the disagreement and allowing the ambassadorial transition to proceed.
Lechevallier is expected to arrive in Washington in the coming weeks, France 24 reported, though further details on the timeline or the specific UN vote at the center of the dispute were not provided in the report.
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- New French ambassador to US cleared to take up post after diplomatic spat — France 24 — English
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