Spokesperson for the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs: We are committed around the world to freedom of the press, protection of journalists

Spokesperson for the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs: We are committed around the world to freedom of the press, protection of journalists

NNA - The French Embassy distributed a statement bynbsp;the official spokespersonnbsp;for the French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs, which said: ldquo;France extends its condolences to the relatives, families, and colleagues of the journalist who was killed while exercising his duties in Lebanon, andnbsp;wishes a speedy recovery to his injured colleagues. France once again expresses its firm and fixednbsp;commitment, throughout the world, with freedom of the press and the protection of journalists. We commend all those who work to defend free and independent media and ask for their protection.quot; nbsp; =======R.Sh.