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This is a list of international presidential trips made by François Hollande, the 24th and current President of France. During his presidency, which began with his inauguration on 15 May 2012, Hollande has travelled to 18 states internationally as of May 2012.

Summary of international trips

Further information: Foreign relations of France
Map of international trips made by François Hollande as president:
  1 visit
  2 visits
  3 visits
  4 visits
  5 visits
  6 visits
  7 or more visits
  France
Number of visits Country
1 visit Afghanistan, Algeria, Australia, Belarus, Belgium, Canada, Chad, China, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Greece, Guinea, India, Israel, Iraq, Ivory Coast (Côte d'Ivoire), Japan, Kazakhstan, Laos, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Mali, Malta, Monaco, Morocco, Netherlands, Niger, Nigeria, Norway, Palestine, Philippines, Poland, Qatar, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Vatican City
2 visits Armenia, Brazil, Central African Republic, Italy, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, South Africa, Switzerland, United States
4 visits Germany, Russia, United Kingdom

2012

The following international trips were made by President François Hollande in 2012:

Country Areas visited Date(s) Notes
Germany Germany Berlin 15 May President Hollande's state visit to Germany was his first trip outside France as president. He chose Germany as the first foreign trip of his presidency in a demonstration of the historic and strategic ties between the two countries.[1]
United States United States Washington, D.C., Chicago 18–21 May During President Hollande's first trip outside the European continent, he met with the U.S President Barack Obama in Washington. Two Leaders said the eurozone crisis was of great importance to the whole world. French president said "We have the same conviction that Greece must remain in the eurozone". They were agree on most point of view except the withdrawal of France's troops from Afghanistan at year's end.[2]
Belgium Belgium Brussels 23 May

President Hollande travelled to Brussels in order to attend a European Union leaders summit, regarding the European debt crisis.[3]

Afghanistan Afghanistan Kabul, Kapisa Province 25 May For security reasons, this visit was unannounced. Hollande met Afghan President Hamid Karzai in Kabul and visited French soldiers at Nijrab base in the province of Kapisa where most French troops are based.[4]
Italy Italy Rome 14 June

In Rome, President Hollande met with Prime Minister Mario Monti to discuss the European debt crisis.[5]

Mexico Mexico Los Cabos 18–19 June

President Hollande travelled to Mexico in order to attend the 2012 G-20 Mexico summit in Los Cabos.[6]

Brazil Brazil Rio de Janeiro 20–22 June

After visiting Mexico for the 2012 G-20 Mexico summit, President Hollande flew to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in order to attend the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development.[7]

United Kingdom United Kingdom London 10 July

In his first official visit to the United Kingdom as president, President Hollande met with Prime Minister David Cameron, where the two argued on the president's plans to increase income taxes in France. The president then met with Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle.[8][9]

United Kingdom United Kingdom London 30 July

For the second time within a month, President Hollande travelled to London in order to attend events held at the 2012 Summer Olympics, as well as to meet the French Olympic team.[10]

Germany Germany Berlin 23 August

President Hollande met with Chancellor Angela Merkel in Berlin to discuss the Greek government-debt crisis, in preparation for Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras' visit to their respective capitals.[11][12]

Spain Spain Madrid 30 August

President Hollande met with Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy during his one-day official visit to Madrid, in order to discuss Spain's increasing issues on the 2008–14 Spanish financial crisis.[13][14]

United Kingdom United Kingdom London 6 September

In London, President Hollande attended events held at the 2012 Summer Paralympics.[15] The president also participated in a press conference held at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, along with Prime Minister David Cameron, regarding the Annecy shootings, as well as the European debt crisis and the Syrian Civil War.[16]

Malta Malta Valletta 5 October

President Hollande travelled to Valletta to attend the 5+5 Dialogue, which discussed the European debt crisis. President Hollande was joined by European Commission President José Manuel Barroso, Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti, Libyan President Mohammed Magariaf, Maltese Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi, Portuguese Prime Minister Pedro Passos Coelho, Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy, and Tunisian President Moncef Marzouki.[17][18]

Senegal Senegal Dakar 12 October

President Hollande travelled to Senegal on his first visit to the African continent as president "to write a new page in France's relations with Africa." In Dakar, President Hollande met with President Macky Sall. The president also addressed the National Assembly and visited the House of Slaves on Gorée.[19]

Democratic Republic of the Congo Democratic Republic of the Congo Kinshasa 13 October President Hollande travelled to Kinshasa to attend the Francophonie Summit, where he, along with Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, urged leaders to strengthen democracy and human rights. President Hollande met with President Joseph Kabila and opposition leader Étienne Tshisekedi of the Union for Democracy and Social Progress to discuss internal issues.[20][21]
Lebanon Lebanon Beirut 4 November

President Hollande paid a three-hour visit to Beirut to meet with President Michel Suleiman at the Baabda Palace. The president shared France and the European Union's support against the instability in Lebanon, in light of the assassination of intelligence official Wissam al-Hassan, which caused tensions between pro- and anti-Syrian groups.[22][23]

Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia Jeddah

After a brief visit to Beirut, President Hollande headed to Jeddah in order to meet with King Abdullah and to improve bilateral relations between France and Saudi Arabia. The two heads of state discussed the Iranian nuclear program, the Israeli–Palestinian peace process, the Syrian Civil War, and the cooperation between the two countries.[22][24]

Laos Laos Vientiane 5 November

President Hollande attended the 9th Asia–Europe Meeting in Vientiane. Prior to the summit, President Hollande met with President Choummaly Sayasone at the Presidential Palace.[25] President Hollande also held talks with Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao.[26]

 Poland Warsaw 16 November

On 16 November, President Hollande travelled to Warsaw for an official visit, where he met with President Bronisław Komorowski at the Presidential Palace to discuss the budget of the European Union for 2014–2020, economic relations between France and Poland, and the collaboration between the "Weimar Triangle" countries (France, Germany, and Poland). President Hollande later laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, participated in the Polish-French Economic Forum at the Copernicus Science Centre, and addressed the Sejm. Back at the Presidential Palace, President Hollande was hosted by President Komorowski and First Lady Anna Komorowska for an official dinner. President Hollande also met with Prime Minister Donald Tusk.[27][28]

Norway Norway Oslo 10 December

President Hollande attended the 2012 Nobel Peace Prize award ceremony at the Oslo City Hall.[29]

Algeria Algeria Algiers, Tlemcen 19–20 December

President Hollande travelled to Algiers on a state visit to improve relations between Algeria and France in the commemoration of the semicentennial anniversary of Algeria's independence from France. Upon arrival on 19 December, the president was greeted by President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, who joined him in an open motorcade through the streets of Algiers. The two presidents agreed on opening a "new era" in the two countries' bilateral relations that would increase cooperation and trade. President Hollande met with the French community, before attending a state dinner hosted by President Bouteflika at the El Mouradia. On 20 December, President Hollande addressed the Parliament of Algeria,[30] before delivering a speech at the University of Abou Bekr Belkaïd in Tlemcen.[31][32][33]

2013

The following international trips were made by President François Hollande in 2013:

Country Areas visited Date(s) Notes
 United Arab Emirates Abu Dhabi, Dubai 15 January

President Hollande travelled to the United Arab Emirates for a one-day visit. In Abu Dhabi, President Hollande delivered a keynote speech at the World Future Energy Summit[34] and met with President Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan to discuss the United Arab Emirates' possible purchase of the Dassault Rafale fighter jets,[35] before heading to Dubai, where he attended a press conference and met with a French community.[36]

 Mali Bamako, Timbuktu 2 February

President Hollande paid a triumphant visit to the Malian cities of Bamako and Timbuktu, where he visited with French troops who participated in the Northern Mali conflict.[37]

 India New Delhi, Mumbai 14–15 February

President Hollande and his partner Valérie Trierweiler travelled to India on a two-day state visit.[38]

On 14 February, in New Delhi, President Hollande visited the Rashtrapati Bhavan and the Raj Ghat, before meeting with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid. The following day, he delivered a lecture at the Nehru Memorial Museum & Library in the Teen Murti Bhavan, the former residence of Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Indian Prime Minister. President Hollande also awarded economist and philosopher Amartya Sen with the Legion of Honour. Afterwards, President Hollande travelled to Mumbai where he met with Governor Kateekal Sankaranarayanan and attended a business conference.[39][40]

 Greece Athens 19 February

President Hollande paid an official visit to Athens to promote the investment of French companies to Greece's economy, affected by the Greek government-debt crisis. President Hollande met with Prime Minister Antonis Samaras, President Karolos Papoulias, and Deputy Prime Minister Evangelos Venizelos. He also addressed a meeting with heads of Greek companies.[41][42][43]

 Russia Moscow 27–28 February

President Hollande travelled to Moscow for a two-day visit, where he met with President Vladimir Putin. A bilateral meeting between the two presidents was held to address global issues with Russia involved.[44]

 Morocco Casablanca, Rabat 3–4 April

President Hollande paid an official visit to Morocco, visiting Casablanca and Rabat. He met with King Mohammed VI and Prime Minister Abdelilah Benkirane. President Hollande also addressed the Parliament of Morocco in Rabat and delivered the closing remarks of an economic forum attended by French and Moroccan business leaders.[45]

 China Beijing, Shanghai 25–26 April[46]

President Hollande travelled to Beijing and Shanghai on a state visit with a goal to improve exports, where he met with President Xi Jinping and addressed a business forum in Beijing. In Shanghai, President Hollande delivered a speech at the Shanghai Jiao Tong University.[47][48]

 Japan Tokyo 6–8 June

President Hollande travelled to Tokyo on a state visit, where he met with Emperor Akihito, Empress Michiko, and Prime Minister Shinzō Abe.[49][50]

 Qatar Doha 22–23 June President Hollande visited Doha to improve the economic ties between France and Qatar. He also met with Emir Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani in order to discuss the Syrian Civil War.[51]
 Slovenia Ljubljana 25 July President Hollande travelled to Ljubljana to attend the Brdo Process conference, before meeting with President Borut Pahor to discuss ways of increasing bilateral cooperation. President Hollande also visited the University of Ljubljana to debate youth unemployment with a group of students.[52]
 Russia Saint Petersburg 5–6 September

President Hollande travelled to Saint Petersburg to attend the 2013 G-20 Saint Petersburg summit.[53] He also met with President Barack Obama of the United States.[54]

 South Africa Pretoria, Johannesburg 14–15 October

President Hollande travelled to Pretoria, where he met with President Jacob Zuma at the Union Buildings. The two presidents held a bilateral meeting, discussing political and economic ties, followed by a joint press conference. President Hollande later attended a wreath-laying ceremony at Freedom Park. President Zuma also hosted a state banquet for President Hollande at the Mahlamba Ndlopfu.

On his second day, President Hollande met with Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe. He also visited a Sanofi production plant in Mamelodi, visited HIV/AIDS organizations, and visited the Hector Pieterson Museum and the Mandela House in Soweto, upon travelling to Johannesburg. President Hollande also visited the Nelson Mandela Foundation, where he met with Graça Machel, the wife of former President Nelson Mandela. Before flying home, President Hollande met with a French community.[55]

 Slovakia Bratislava 29 October President Hollande travelled to Bratislava to highlight the 20 years of Slovakia's independence, becoming the first French president to visit to Slovakia as an independent sovereign state. In Bratislava, President Hollande met with President Ivan Gašparovič, Prime Minister Robert Fico, and Speaker Pavol Paška of the National Council, whom he met at the Bratislava Castle.[56]
 Monaco Monaco 14 November

President Hollande paid an official visit to Monaco, where he met with Albert II, Prince of Monaco. The two held a bilateral meeting at the Prince's Palace of Monaco and signed five partnership agreements for scientific and environmental research at the Oceanographic Museum. The two also visited the workshops of Venturi Automobiles and offices of the Scientific Centre of Monaco.[57]

 Israel
 State of Palestine		 Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Ramallah 17–19 November

On 17 November, President Hollande travelled to Tel Aviv, where he was welcomed by President Shimon Peres and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Ben Gurion Airport. President Hollande and President Peres discussed the nuclear program of Iran and the Israeli–Palestinian peace talks at Beit HaNassi. President Hollande then met with Prime Minister Netanyahu, holding a joint press conference and signing bilateral cooperation agreements. President Hollande also visited Yad Vashem.

On 18 November, President Hollande visited St Anne's Church, before visiting the Palestinian city of Ramallah in the West Bank. In Ramallah, he laid a wreath at the burial site of former Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, then met with President Mahmoud Abbas, before returning to Jerusalem.[58] In Jerusalem, President Hollande addressed the Knesset at a special session, then attended a state dinner hosted by President Peres.

On 19 November, President Hollande visited the graves of the victims of the Toulouse and Montauban shootings in March 2012. He then toured an Israeli innovation exhibit, before returning to France.[59]

 South Africa Johannesburg 10 December

President Hollande, along with former President Nicolas Sarkozy, flew to Johannesburg to attend the state memorial service for Nelson Mandela, the first President of South Africa, at the FNB Stadium.[60]

 Central African Republic Bangui

President Hollande made a quick trip to Bangui, where he met with President Michel Djotodia and French peacekeepers and soldiers, before flying home to France.[61]

 Brazil Brasília, São Paulo 12–13 December

President Hollande travelled on a state visit to Brazil in order to increase trade and strengthen the strategic partnership between Brazil and France. In Brasília, President Hollande met with President Dilma Rousseff at the Palácio do Planalto.[62][63] He also participated in the Brazil–France High Level Dialogue on Education at the National Museum of the Republic, before heading to São Paulo. In São Paulo, President Hollande and President Rousseff met with business leaders at the Federação das Indústrias do Estado de São Paulo.[64][65]

2014

The following international trips were made by President François Hollande in 2014:

Country Areas visited Date(s) Notes
 Netherlands The Hague 20 January President Hollande travelled to The Hague to meet with King Willem-Alexander, Queen Máxima, and Prime Minister Mark Rutte. He also met with the House of Representatives and the Senate, where he addressed the diplomatic and political ties between the two countries.[66][67]
  Vatican City Vatican City 24 January

President Hollande met with Pope Francis during his visit to Vatican City. The two held private talks inside the Apostolic Palace, where they discussed the Central African Republic conflict, Christianity in the Middle East, the Israeli–Palestinian conflict, and the Syrian Civil War.[68][69]

 Turkey Ankara, Istanbul 27–28 January

President Hollande travelled to Ankara to meet with President Abdullah Gül. A bilateral meeting was held for the two presidents, in which political and economic issues were discussed, as well as cooperation and partnership between the two countries.[70] He also attended a ceremony at the Anıtkabir. President Hollande then travelled to Istanbul, where he attended an economic forum with French and Turkish business leaders.[71]

 United Kingdom London 31 January

President Hollande travelled to London to attend the UK-France Summit 2014.[72] He also met with Prime Minister David Cameron.[73]

 United States Washington, D.C., Charlottesville, San Francisco 10–12 February

President Hollande travelled to Washington, D.C. to meet with President Barack Obama. The two presidents travelled to the Monticello in Charlottesville, the residence of the third President and Founding Father Thomas Jefferson, who also served as a United States Minister to France. At the White House, President Hollande and President Obama discussed the Economy of France, the Eurozone, and the comprehensive agreement on Iranian nuclear program. President Hollande also travelled to San Francisco to meet with chiefs in Silicon Valley.[74][75]

 Nigeria Abuja 27 February During a one-day official visit to Nigeria, President Hollande attended the International Conference on Peace and Security and met with President Goodluck Jonathan.[76]
 Central African Republic Bangui 28 February

President Hollande travelled to the Central African Republic for the second time within three months. In Bangui, he delivered a speech to French military personnel and met with acting President Catherine Samba-Panza.[77]

 Mexico Mexico City, Querétaro 10–11 April

President Hollande met with President Enrique Peña Nieto in Mexico City during his two-day state visit to Mexico. The two presidents signed bilateral agreements regarding several industries, including aerospace, energy, health, and technology. He also met with a French community in Mexico City and toured the site of Airbus Helicopters in Querétaro.[78][79][80][81]

 Germany Berlin, Sassnitz 9–10 May

President Hollande visited Berlin to meet with Chancellor Angela Merkel. The two discussed the European Union's decision on imposing sanctions on Russia due to its involvement in the 2014 pro-Russian unrest in Ukraine. President Hollande and Chancellor Merkel also toured the Baltic Sea on the MS Nordwind off the coast of Sassnitz.[82]

 Armenia Yerevan 12–13 May

President Hollande travelled to Yerevan to pay a two-day state visit, where he met with President Serzh Sargsyan. He then attended the Armenian-French Business Forum, visited the construction site of a Carrefour store, inaugurated the Missak Manouchian Park in Yerevan, and met with a French community at the Embassy of France in Yerevan, and attended a concert by French-Armenian singer Charles Aznavour at the Karen Demirchyan Complex. President Sargsyan also hosted a state dinner for President Hollande at the Presidential Palace. The following day, President Hollande visited Tsitsernakaberd in order to honor the victims of the Armenian Genocide.[83][84]

 Tunisia Tunis 3–4 July

President Hollande visited Tunis to attend the ceremony for the adoption of the Tunisian Constitution of 2014.[85] He also met with President Moncef Marzouki and former Prime Minister Ali Laarayedh.[86]

 Ivory Coast Abidjan 17 July

President Hollande travelled to Abidjan to meet with President Alassane Ouattara. He also met with members of the Ivorian Popular Front.[87][88]

 Niger Niamey 18 July

President Hollande travelled to Niamey, where he met with President Mahamadou Issoufou.[89] He also visited a French military base in Niamey.[87]

 Chad N'Djamena 19 July

President Hollande travelled to N'Djamena to launch the new headquarters of Operation Barkhane, an anti-Islamist operation within the Sahel region, where he met with French troops. He also met with President Idriss Déby.[87][90]

 Iraq Baghdad 12 September

President Hollande visited Baghdad to meet with President Fuad Masum.[91] The two presidents discussed France's military actions, particularly on launching airstrikes, against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.[92]

 Italy Milan 16 October

President Hollande attended the 10th Asia–Europe Meeting in Milan, where he also met with Prime Minister Matteo Renzi and other European Union leaders at the European Youth Employment conference.[93] At the Asia–Europe Meeting, President Hollande held talks with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang.[94]

 Canada Calgary, Banff, Montreal, Quebec City, Ottawa 2–4 November

On 2 November, President Hollande arrived in Calgary, where he met with Prime Minister Stephen Harper, both of whom then travelled to the Banff National Park in Banff. In Banff, a state dinner was held by Governor General David Johnston. President Hollande and Prime Minister Harper also discussed international security, trade and economic development, innovation, and the ties between their peoples.[95] On November 3, President Hollande addressed the Parliament of Canada in Ottawa, where he addressed environmental issues regarding climate change. On November 4, President Hollande visited Quebec City, where he addressed the National Assembly of Quebec, before travelling to Montreal.[96]

 Australia Brisbane, Canberra, Sydney 15–16 and 18–19 November

On November 15 and 16, President Hollande travelled to Brisbane to attend the 2014 G-20 Brisbane summit, becoming the first French president to visit Australia. On November 18 and 19, President Hollande travelled to Canberra and Sydney, returning to Australia for a state visit after a visit to the French overseas collectivity of New Caledonia.

In Sydney, President Hollande, along with President Édouard Fritch of the French Polynesia and President Harold Martin of New Caledonia, were welcomed by Governor-General Peter Cosgrove at the Admiralty House. He later visited the Thales Group in Rydalmere and delivered speeches to New South Wales Premier Mike Baird and the Business Council of Australia in Westpac.[97]

In Canberra, President Hollande held bilateral talks with Prime Minister Tony Abbott, which mainly focused on the relationship between Australia and France in World War I. President Hollande and Prime Minister Abbott also discussed intelligence cooperation and security issues, which included the 2013–14 Ukrainian Crisis, the territorial disputes in the South China Sea, and the Syrian Civil War. The two later visited the Australian War Memorial, where an oak tree was planted with soil coming from the Villers–Bretonneux Australian National Memorial.[98][99]

 Guinea Conakry 28–29 November President Hollande paid an official visit to Conakry to devote France's proposition against the Ebola virus epidemic in West Africa.[100]
 Senegal Dakar 29–30 November

On 29 and 30 November, President Hollande paid an official visit to Dakar, where he attended the Francophonie Summit.[100]

 Kazakhstan Astana 5–6 December

President Hollande travelled to Astana for a two-day visit in order to discuss human rights issues with President Nursultan Nazarbayev.[101] President Hollande also attended the inauguration of a Charles de Gaulle monument in Astana.[102]

 Russia Moscow 6 December

Before returning to France, President Hollande paid an unscheduled visit to Moscow, where he met with President Vladimir Putin at Moscow's Vnukovo International Airport to discuss the Ukrainian crisis.[103]

2015

The following international trips were made by President François Hollande in 2015:

Country Areas visited Date(s) Notes
  Switzerland Davos 23 January

In Davos, President Hollande attended the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, where he addressed business leaders to fight against terrorism.[104]

 Saudi Arabia Riyadh 24–25 January

President Hollande was among several world leaders who flew to Riyadh in order to pay their respects to the late King Abdullah.[105][106]

 Ukraine Kiev 5 February

President Hollande, along with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, travelled to Kiev in order to meet with President Petro Poroshenko to discuss peace initiatives on the 2013–15 Ukrainian crisis.[107][108]

 Russia Moscow 6 February

After visiting Kiev, President Hollande and German Chancellor Merkel travelled to Moscow in order to meet with President Vladimir Putin to discuss peace initiatives on the 2013–15 Ukrainian crisis.[107][108]

 Belarus Minsk 11 February

President Hollande, along with German Chancellor Merkel, Russian President Putin and Ukrainian President Poroshenko, travelled to Minsk in order to attend a summit regarding the peace initiatives on the 2013–15 Ukrainian crisis.[109]

 Philippines Manila, Guiuan 26–27 February

President Hollande arrived in Manila on 26 February as part of a two-day state visit, becoming the first French head of state to visit the Philippines. Upon arrival at Villamor Air Base, he was welcomed by Vice President Jejomar Binay and Foreign Secretary Albert del Rosario, before attending a wreath-laying ceremony at the Rizal Monument in Rizal Park. At the ceremony, Hollande was awarded the "Key to the City" by Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada.[110]

The president and his delegation, consisting of French actresses Marion Cotillard and Mélanie Laurent, English actor Jeremy Irons, Executive Secretary Christiana Figueres of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I of Constantinople,[111] attended a forum at the National Museum of the Philippines to address global efforts against climate change, before attending a similar business forum in Makati, hosted by business leaders of the Makati Business Club and the Philippines-France Business Council.[112][113]

Later that afternoon, President Hollande met with President Benigno Aquino III at the Malacañang Palace to discuss climate change and other global and regional issues, including terrorism, in light of the Charlie Hebdo shooting, during an expanded bilateral meeting,[114] before launching an agreement, entitled "Manila Call to Action on Climate Change."[115] In the evening, President Aquino hosted a state dinner for President Hollande.[112]

On 27 February, President Hollande paid a short visit to Guiuan, Eastern Samar, a municipality devastated by Typhoon Haiyan in November 2013. In Guiuan, the president and his delegation met with local fishermen who were victimized by the typhoon, toured the ruins of a local church, and delivered a speech at the Guiuan East Central School.[116] President Hollande also announced a €1.5 million aid to help communities prone to typhoon devastation through the Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development.[117]

 Luxembourg Luxembourg City 6 March

President Hollande travelled to Luxembourg on a state visit to meet with Grand Duke Henri and Prime Minister Xavier Bettel. He urged Prime Minister Bettel to battle tax avoidance, in light of the Luxembourg Leaks. In Luxembourg, President Hollande also announced France's €8 billion contribution to European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker's economic growth plan.[118][119]

 Germany Berlin 31 March

President Hollande met with Chancellor Angela Merkel in Berlin to discuss Germanwings Flight 9525.[120]

  Switzerland Bern, Zürich, Lausanne 15–16 April

President Hollande travelled to Switzerland for the second time within a year, where he met with President Simonetta Sommaruga to discuss their countries' relations with regards to disputes over Switzerland's banking privacy. The President also travelled to Zürich and Lausanne with President Sommaruga.[121]

 Armenia Yerevan 24 April

In Yerevan, President Hollande commemorated the centenary of the Armenian Genocide at Tsitsernakaberd. The President also met with Russian President Vladimir Putin.[122][123]

 Cuba Havana 11 May

President Hollande is scheduled to visit Havana on 11 May, as part of a four-day visit to the Caribbean. Hollande will become the first French head of state to visit the country.[124]

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