France utterly condemns the terrible attack carried out in New Orleans in the early hours of New Year's Day, killing at least 15 people and injuring many more.
Jean-Noël Barrot conveyed France's utmost solidarity with the American people and authorities to his American counterpart, Antony Blinken, during their telephone conversation on January 1. France offers its sincere condolences to the victims' families and loved ones and wishes those who were injured a speedy recovery.