Paris closes the offices of Business France in Russia

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MOSCOW, July 16 (Xinhua) – The French authorities have decided to close the office Business France, the agency in charge of supporting French companies in Russia that operated as part of its embbady in Moscow, today reported the Embbady of France.

"This decision, which will enter into force on July 16, 2018, was taken after a notification from the Russian authorities that, henceforth, Business France is no longer allowed to work in Russia under the provisions of the law. French, "says a statement from the Embbady.

Indicates that in recent months the conditions for the work of Business France in Russia has been considerably aggravated, after an "illegal arrest" of their bank accounts and the expulsion of their director.

Pierric Bonnard, director of Business France in Russia, was deported with other French Diplomats in March in retaliation for the expulsion of Russian diplomats from France after poisoning him. former Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter in the United Kingdom.

"The agency still considers it its responsibility to continue to support French companies in this important market.This will depend on non-state partners working in Russia, to ensure the continuity of services that the French State intends offer them, "the statement said.

The Russian Foreign Ministry appeared surprised by the French decision, agreement with the Russian media.

On Sunday, Russian President Vladimir Putin confirmed during a meeting with his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, that cooperation mechanisms between France and Russia were being restored. This facilitates the "positive development of multi-faceted links".

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