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France denies accusations that it withdrew an invitation to South Africa for the G7 summit under pressure from the United States. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot says Kenya was invited instead as part of a streamlined G7 focused on geo-economic issues, while France states it continues to maintain strong diplomatic relations with South Africa.
Friday, 27 March, 2026