According to Le Monde, the diplomat's assumption of duties has been blocked since late July due to a diplomatic rift between Paris and Washington.
Aurélien Lechevallier has received the green light from U.S. authorities to take up the position of French ambassador to the United States, ending several weeks of diplomatic gridlock.
According to Le Monde, Aurélien Lechevallier, appointed as France's ambassador to the United States, has finally received the necessary approval to take office, following a delay caused by diplomatic tensions between Paris and Washington.
According to Le Monde, Paris adopted a posture of discreet contrition in order to lift the American blockade targeting Aurélien Lechevallier, close to Emmanuel Macron, who was being considered to represent France in the United States.