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Presents French Republic President Jacques Chirac's address on the relationship between the United States and France, delivered before the Congress of the United States in Washington, D.C. on February 1, 1996. Keynotes of the visit to the United States; France's alliance with the United States; France and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO); Common goals.

This article reports on U.S. President George W. Bush and French President Jacques Chirac attempting to repair foreign relations between the U.S. and France. France and the U.S. have been divided in their views regarding the war in Iraq. However, U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rise persuaded Bush to back an initiative by France, Britain, and Germany to negotiate a deal with Iran that permits a verifiably peaceful nuclear energy program but bars nuclear weapons.

Reports that French President Jacques Chirac unified the political parties in Tahiti and revived the independence movement in the island by deciding to detonate nuclear weapons at Murururoa and Fangataufa atolls. Opposition movement against French policy in the Pacific; Impact of the development of the island as a tourist destination; Factors that led to the undoing of French power on the island.

Discusses the foreign policy of Jacques Chirac, president of France. Fight against unemployment and social exclusion; Role of France in Europe; Agenda of the Treaty on European Union (EU); Commitment to the EU's eastward enlargement; Position on the powers of the Council of Ministers; Views on EU institutional reform; Belief on the longevity of nation-states on the world stage. INSET: From `The World Today' 50 years ago..

Discusses provisions of the Joint Sino-French Declaration signed by Chinese President Jiang Zemin and French President Jacques Chirac. Includes the establishment of a comprehensive partnership; Reinforcement towards multipolarity; Advancement on the reform of the United Nations; Promotion of disarmament; Environment protection; Fight against drugs, crimes and terrorism.

Focuses on Jacques Chirac, the two-time prime minister and longtime mayor of Paris who will take office as president of France in May 1995. His proclaimed love of the United States; Possible areas of contention including nuclear forces, economics, peacekeeping and European unity.

Reports about the stern warnings directed to the President of France Jacques Chirac, who got elected on May 8, 1995 by the South Pacific countries against resumption of nuclear testing at Mururoa atoll in French Polynesia.

Expresses views on the hypocrisy of shown by French President Jacques Chirac in relation to his policy toward Iraq and the U.S. Criticism of Chirac on the administration of U.S. President George W. Bush; Support provided by the French government in a coup d'etat in the Republic of Congo which restored to power military leader General Denis Sassou-Nguesso; Role of the French government in the Angola arms deal in 1993-1994.

This article discusses Vietnam War-era and Iraqi War-era relations between the U.S. and France. French President Jacques Chirac does not equate Iraqi President Saddam Hussein with Vietnam's nationalist-minded President Ho Chi Minh. He shares the U.S. goal of finding and removing any Iraqi weapons of mass destruction. And, whereas the Vietnam war lasted for years, no French analyst seriously believes that Hussein can hold out for more than a few weeks at the most. Chirac's decision, along with Germany and Belgium, to block North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) help to Turkey recalls former French President Charles de Gaulle's famous withdrawal of France from NATO's military structure in 1966.

Discusses the French support of the campaign of the United States against terrorism. Comments made by French President Jacques Chirac concerning the role of France in the campaign; Outlook for foreign relations between France and the U.S.

Reports on French support of the United States following terrorist attacks against the U.S. French President Jacques Chirac's visit with U.S. President George W. Bush; Islamic terrorists with French citizenship; Domestic French programs to combat terrorism.

Reports on French President Jacques Chirac's July 2001 visit to Russia. Chirac's meeting with Russian officials to discuss bilateral and international relations; Status of French-Russian relations; Highlights of Chirac's visit.

Reports on the outcome of the February 14, 2000, meeting between China's Foreign Minister Tang Jiaxuan and France's President Jacques Chirac in Paris, France. Strengthening of relations between the two countries; Support for the formation of a multipolar world structure; Reiteration of China's commitment to the peace and stability in the Gulf region during Tang's visit to Kuwait.

Reprints the article `Moldova Wants to Become a Protege of France,' from the September 9, 1998 issue of `Rossiiskaya gazeta,' which deals with the visit of French President Jacques Chirac to Chisinau, Moldova.

Talks about French President Jacques Chirac's reformation of domestic and foreign policies. Declaration of Chirac's two major decision of resuming nuclear tests and use of force to stop conflict in Bosnia Herzegovina; France's diplomatic policies in the post Cold War era.

Profiles French President Chirac, the first Gaullist president in 21 years. Question of whether Chirac has brought back the old Gaullist diplomacy; Whether such a diplomatic style would square with France's ardent public support for a common European foreign and security policy; Comparison with his predecessor, Francois Mitterand; Chirac bringing bursts of activity to France's foreign policy.

Considers how France is changing its view toward foreign policy. Gradual abandonment of Gaullism and anti-Americanism; Change of attitude by President Jacques Chirac; France's decision to resume its seat on the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's (NATO) military committee; Reasons for the change of attitude.

Looks at possible changes in France's relationships with its former African colonies. The report due out in August 1995 that will impact the relationship between France and Africa; What the report, commissioned by Alain Juppe, will recommend; Questions about France's Africa policy; The trip by Jacques Chirac of France to West Africa in July 1995; Other aspects.

Comments on French President Jacques Chirac's policy concerning the situation in the Middle East. Features of his visit to the Middle East; Details of the French media's coverage of a confrontation involving the president in Israel; Impact of the incident on France's role as mediator of the conflict in the region.

Reports on the foreign relations of France with Middle East countries focusing on the trip of President Jacques Chirac to the region. Public opposition to his message in Israel; Concerns on the humanitarian situation in Iraq; Supplanting United States' role in peace process; Joint military exercises with United Arab Emirates.

Reports on French President Jacques Chirac's three-day visit to Russia in September 1997. Moscow's decision to drop its claims to tsarist gold removed from Russia during World War I and the October Revolution; France's agreement to less compensation for loans extended to the tsarist government.

Comments on the relations between France and the United States after the former vetoed a U.S. resolution at the United Nations which will give international authorization for the Iraq war. Cancellation of six Los Angeles, Californa-bound flights from Paris by U.S. authorities on December 24, 2003; Observations of several government officials regarding the U.S.-France relations; Assertion that Presidents George W. Bush and Jacques Chirac have maintained a free and frank rapport.

Reports on a joint declaration between Chinese President Hu Jintao and French Prime Minister Jacques Chirac in Paris, France to boost cooperation in the political, economic, military, cultural, scientific and technological fields between the two countries. Improvement of the international relations of both countries; Direction for coordination in international transactions; Dialogue between the two leaders in major international affairs.

Reports on renewed relations between Algeria and France. The French used to rule the place, and quit in 1962 only after a savage liberation war. Yet Algeria's welcome, both official and popular, for Jacques Chirac, making the first-ever state visit by a French president, could hardly have been warmer. Chirac proclaimed before the Algerian parliament "a shared vision of a tolerant Islam" and then signed, with President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, a "declaration of Algiers", forerunner of a formal treaty to underline the two countries' "special partnership". It is hard to reconcile Chirac's promise to improve visa procedures with the pledge (to the French) of his interior minister to crack down on "the huge increase in the number of visas issued, which is at the root of the growth in illegal immigration". Yet behind the Chirac rhetoric lies serious politics, domestic and international. Some 5 million Muslims live in France. Of these, 537,000 in 2001 were lawfully resident Algerian nationals. Add French citizens of Algerian origin and the total is large enough to be a permanent issue in French politics.

Explains the reason for France determined opposition to the plan of the U.S. to wage war against Iraq. Reason of the U.S. for its plan; Rise of anti-American sentiments in Europe; Job approval rating of French president Jacques Chirac; Decline of the job approval rating of British prime minister Tony Blair for his support of the U.S.

Reports on Russian President Vladimir Putin's meetings with French President Jacques Chirac during Chirac's July 2002 visit to Russia. Issues relevant to Russian-French relations discussed at the meetings; Agreements reached during the meetings.

Reports the meetings between Russian President Vladimir Putin with French President Jacques Chirac in Paris, France. Discussion on Chechen war in Russia; Promotion of closer ties between Russia and France; Cooperation on antiterrorism.

Reports on Chinese President Jiang Zemin's meeting with French President Jacques Chirac on October 21, 2000, in Yangzhou, China. Exchange of views between the two leaders on bilateral ties and major international issues of common concern; Consensus reached between the two during the meeting.

Discusses the efforts of French Prime Minister Lionel Jospin to shape the country's foreign policy. The reaction of French President Jacques Chirac; The choice of Hubert Vedrine as foreign minister; France's uncomfortable relations with the United States; The French presence in Africa.

Comments on French Prime Minister Jacques Chirac's deal with Iran allowing a suspected mastermind of Middle East terrorism, Wahid Gordji, to leave the Iranian Embassy in Paris in exchange for a French diplomat held hostage in Iran. France's reasons for allowing the release of Gordji; Iran's approach in dealing with the West reflected on the affair.

Considers how French President Jacques Chirac appears rather friendless. His decision to resume nuclear testing that annoyed politicians; His uncertain commitment to the economic and monetary union (EMU); Relationship between France and Britain; Chirac's failure to make France's interests those of Europe, too; Why France's isolation may soon end.

Focuses on the change in foreign affairs stances since Jacques Chirac came to power in France. The personalities of Chirac and Alain Juppe; Historical information about the handling of foreign affairs in France.

Highlights issues discussed in talks between French President Jacques Chirac and Chinese President Jiang Zemin during the French leader's visit in China. Pledge for a long-term and stable cooperative relationship between the two countries; Importance of economic and trade links; Strengthening of cooperation on international issues; Consensus of the two countries of global issues.

Comments on French President Jacques Chirac and his foreign policy toward China. Devotion of Chirac's policy on developing Sino-French relations; Chirac's pragmatism; Forthcoming visit of Chirac to China.

Reports on French President Jacques Chirac's three-day visit to Russia in September 1997. Results of friendship between Chirac and Russian President Boris Yeltsin; Comparison of the quality of Russian-French relations under Chirac and Francois Mitterand.

Reports on French President Jacques Chirac's visit to Saudi Arabia on July 6-7, 1996 in efforts to form closer political, economic and cultural ties between the two countries. Support for Arab aspirations for solidarity and unity.