Arab trade groups boycott French products over insults

[Mamoon]

We dont need to specify exactly or why we are boycotting to keep Indian fans happy on this forum.

Its not hollow as the French are asking for boycotts to stop. You keep ignoring this point which destroy your foolis arguments. So heed to the point instead of making yourself look silly.

The French are asking for the boycotts to stop but they will not be bullied into changing their anti-Islam policies. Why? Because of people like you.

Think about why these boycotts have never worked in the past either. People like you boycott things depending on your convenience, which means when there is money involved, your beliefs and your standing are up for sale.

This happens are personal and state level. You will stop using a French hair product but you will not stop using the French products that you really need.

Similarly, Qatar will stop importing French hair and good products but will not dissociate itself from PSG because money takes precedence over defending Islam.

 

[Mamoon]

Boycott
"withdraw from commercial or social relations with (a country, organization, or person) as a punishment or protest."

But KKWC is not following this definition. His boycott is based on products that he doesn’t need, which means that his protest is subject to his convenience.

 

[Nadeemp]

But KKWC is not following this definition. His boycott is based on products that he doesn’t need, which means that his protest is subject to his convenience.

It’s boycott light. Boycott of convenience

 

[gani999]

What these folk don't understand that a fighter jet deal, or football club investments are private deals and do no benefit the French economy, in the way French products sold to the world do.

The reason the French are crying, and it's not cos of the Onions, is because their economy is tanking, their companies are tanking, and they need customers; and there's no bigger customer for French products than the Muslim world.

This isn't McDonalds banning the Big Mac in India, this is much bigger.

Let's see . These were France's top export destinations in 2019.
Germany: US$78.1 billion (14.1% of total French exports)
United States: $47.1 billion (8.5%)
Italy: $42 billion (7.6%)
Spain: $41.7 billion (7.5%)
Belgium: $38.3 billion (6.9%)
United Kingdom: $37.7 billion (6.8%)
China: $23.4 billion (4.2%)
Switzerland: $19.9 billion (3.6%)
Netherlands: $19.6 billion (3.5%)
Poland: $11.4 billion (2.1%)
Singapore: $9.7 billion (1.7%)
Japan: $8.6 billion (1.6%)
Portugal: $8 billion (1.4%)
Turkey: $6.7 billion (1.2%)
Hong Kong: $6.5 billion (1.2%)

http://www.worldstopexports.com/frances-top-import-partners/

Other than Turkey, there's not one muslim country that ranks anywhere near the top recipients of French exports.
So basically this 'boycott' of French products by the likes of Pakistan, Bangladesh and Kuwait is going to achieve jack.

And you say fighter plane exports are 'private deals' that don't benefit the French economy??

Looks like you slept through economics class, if you ever attended one.

 

[Technics 1210]

Let's see . These were France's top export destinations in 2019.
Germany: US$78.1 billion (14.1% of total French exports)
United States: $47.1 billion (8.5%)
Italy: $42 billion (7.6%)
Spain: $41.7 billion (7.5%)
Belgium: $38.3 billion (6.9%)
United Kingdom: $37.7 billion (6.8%)
China: $23.4 billion (4.2%)
Switzerland: $19.9 billion (3.6%)
Netherlands: $19.6 billion (3.5%)
Poland: $11.4 billion (2.1%)
Singapore: $9.7 billion (1.7%)
Japan: $8.6 billion (1.6%)
Portugal: $8 billion (1.4%)
Turkey: $6.7 billion (1.2%)
Hong Kong: $6.5 billion (1.2%)

http://www.worldstopexports.com/frances-top-import-partners/

Other than Turkey, there's not one muslim country that ranks anywhere near the top recipients of French exports.
So basically this 'boycott' of French products by the likes of Pakistan, Bangladesh and Kuwait is going to achieve jack.

And you say fighter plane exports are 'private deals' that don't benefit the French economy??

Looks like you slept through economics class, if you ever attended one.

I got news for you, it's not about the destination, it's about the Muslim consumer.

Move along sweet pea.

 

[Technics 1210]

The CAC index has declined since the boycott of French products, given some of the companies listed in the index.

Hitting them where it hurts hard, the stock market.

 

[Nadeemp]

Let's see . These were France's top export destinations in 2019.
Germany: US$78.1 billion (14.1% of total French exports)
United States: $47.1 billion (8.5%)
Italy: $42 billion (7.6%)
Spain: $41.7 billion (7.5%)
Belgium: $38.3 billion (6.9%)
United Kingdom: $37.7 billion (6.8%)
China: $23.4 billion (4.2%)
Switzerland: $19.9 billion (3.6%)
Netherlands: $19.6 billion (3.5%)
Poland: $11.4 billion (2.1%)
Singapore: $9.7 billion (1.7%)
Japan: $8.6 billion (1.6%)
Portugal: $8 billion (1.4%)
Turkey: $6.7 billion (1.2%)
Hong Kong: $6.5 billion (1.2%)

http://www.worldstopexports.com/frances-top-import-partners/

Other than Turkey, there's not one muslim country that ranks anywhere near the top recipients of French exports.
So basically this 'boycott' of French products by the likes of Pakistan, Bangladesh and Kuwait is going to achieve jack.

And you say fighter plane exports are 'private deals' that don't benefit the French economy??

Looks like you slept through economics class, if you ever attended one.

Dog ate his economics 101 homework.

 

[Nadeemp]

I got news for you, it's not about the destination, it's about the Muslim consumer.

Move along sweet pea.

And the Muslim consumer don’t make a big percentage of the pie. However if u wanna boycott that’s your right. Better than beheadings, death threats and burning down streets and cars

 

[Technics 1210]

Why are Indians against boycotts? They fully supported the boycott of TikTok, and other apps, thinking they would hurt China, went as far as changing the IPL sponser!

All for losing land?

Tsk tsk. Hypocrisy galore.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

Why are Indians against boycotts? They fully supported the boycott of TikTok, and other apps, thinking they would hurt China, went as far as changing the IPL sponser!

All for losing land?

Tsk tsk. Hypocrisy galore.

Because they hate Muslims in general, and Pakistanis in particular. Imagine finding yourself on the same side as them in nearly every thread despite claiming to be a Pakistani like some on here. I mean if you are going to dance like a showgirl for the other side, at least pick an enemy with some class.

 

[Technics 1210]

Because they hate Muslims in general, and Pakistanis in particular. Imagine finding yourself on the same side as them in nearly every thread despite claiming to be a Pakistani like some on here. I mean if you are going to dance like a showgirl for the other side, at least pick an enemy with some class.

Yeah true, they got to stay relevant, but yes, the quality of these false flaggers has been dissapointing of late.

 

[KingKhanWC]

But KKWC is not following this definition. His boycott is based on products that he doesn’t need, which means that his protest is subject to his convenience.

Ill try again.

Boycott is to make the French state think. France are begging to stop boycotts, therefore it has worked.

Only a fool would think you need to boycott everything to make your point.

 

[Technics 1210]

I think someone missed the memo on 'Boycott French Consumer Products'. Who includes fighter jets and football teams in consumer products? Mind boggling.

 

[Nadeemp]

I think someone missed the memo on 'Boycott French Consumer Products'. Who includes fighter jets and football teams in consumer products? Mind boggling.

The point the other poster made about your lack of knowledge still stands after your reply

 

[Thomaskutty]

Amdist calls for boycott of French goods, first lady of Turkey refuses to burn her french brand purse, claiming it is a fake. This is like a Monty Python skit


<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Pro-gov’t columnist claims Turkish First Lady’s Hermes purse is fake in her defense amid French boycott call – Duvar English <a href="https://t.co/oWIN93MgTY">https://t.co/oWIN93MgTY</a> via <a href="https://twitter.com/DuvarEnglish?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@duvarenglish</a></p>— Fehim Taştekin (@fehimtastekin) <a href="https://twitter.com/fehimtastekin/status/1322147572518146048?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 30, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[Nadeemp]

Amdist calls for boycott of French goods, first lady of Turkey refuses to burn her french brand purse, claiming it is a fake. This is like a Monty Python skit


<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Pro-gov’t columnist claims Turkish First Lady’s Hermes purse is fake in her defense amid French boycott call – Duvar English <a href="https://t.co/oWIN93MgTY">https://t.co/oWIN93MgTY</a> via <a href="https://twitter.com/DuvarEnglish?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@duvarenglish</a></p>— Fehim Taştekin (@fehimtastekin) <a href="https://twitter.com/fehimtastekin/status/1322147572518146048?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 30, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Hahhhahahaa. She needs THe purse though. It’s essential commodity. That is hilarious. She is filling king khans type of boycott. Hahahhahahahaha

 

[KingKhanWC]

Hahhhahahaa. She needs THe purse though. It’s essential commodity. That is hilarious. She is filling king khans type of boycott. Hahahhahahahaha

You think she bought it recently? lol

She is leaders wife, prob got it as a gift. You really dont think before you post.

Btw France is not boycotting Turkish products, they cant affrod to.

 

[Nadeemp]

You think she bought it recently? lol

She is leaders wife, prob got it as a gift. You really dont think before you post.

Btw France is not boycotting Turkish products, they cant affrod to.

If I was the wife of a world leader and let’s just say had bought it a decade ago. I would not be displaying it. Unless she is following you type of boycott

 

[Nadeemp]

Amdist calls for boycott of French goods, first lady of Turkey refuses to burn her french brand purse, claiming it is a fake. This is like a Monty Python skit


<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Pro-gov’t columnist claims Turkish First Lady’s Hermes purse is fake in her defense amid French boycott call – Duvar English <a href="https://t.co/oWIN93MgTY">https://t.co/oWIN93MgTY</a> via <a href="https://twitter.com/DuvarEnglish?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@duvarenglish</a></p>— Fehim Taştekin (@fehimtastekin) <a href="https://twitter.com/fehimtastekin/status/1322147572518146048?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 30, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

That is hilarious.

 

[KingKhanWC]

If I was the wife of a world leader and let’s just say had bought it a decade ago. I would not be displaying it. Unless she is following you type of boycott

She prob has hundreds of bags given to her. Boycott is when you dont spend, not to display anything belonging to such a nation. Once you have it paid or free, use it.

Btw out of interest date, time and location of the flight?

 

[Nadeemp]

She prob has hundreds of bags given to her. Boycott is when you dont spend, not to display anything belonging to such a nation. Once you have it paid or free, use it.

Btw out of interest date, time and location of the flight?

I don’t think you really understand what a boycott is. Part of the boycott is also symbolic.

 

[Kroll]

I think someone missed the memo on 'Boycott French Consumer Products'. Who includes fighter jets and football teams in consumer products? Mind boggling.

People just come out with any old crap. The stuff about Airbus and PSG was just laughable.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

If I was the wife of a world leader and let’s just say had bought it a decade ago. I would not be displaying it. Unless she is following you type of boycott

That's actually going to be a big problem for France ongoing though, whereas previously French brands were considered fashionable in the Muslim world, now they are likely to be considered like dirt. Where previously Hermes was considered a prestige brand, now the first lady of Turkey is having to claim it is fake. French brands are likely to tank in Muslim countries after this.

 

[Nadeemp]

That's actually going to be a big problem for France ongoing though, whereas previously French brands were considered fashionable in the Muslim world, now they are likely to be considered like dirt. Where previously Hermes was considered a prestige brand, now the first lady of Turkey is having to claim it is fake. French brands are likely to tank in Muslim countries after this.

Could be. But honestly I don’t think this boycott will make a significant change. Also the gulf arabs have aligned themselves with France against turkey. Having said that peaceful protest or boycotting is the way to go. Better than violence , threats and beheadings. Should have done this with salman Rushdie incident and I think muslims would not be in a position they are in at the moment . Best option is still just ignore the damn cartoons

 

[Nadeemp]

Good article on the boycott
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.da...for-boycott-of-french-goods-gain-traction/amp

 

[Technics 1210]

That's actually going to be a big problem for France ongoing though, whereas previously French brands were considered fashionable in the Muslim world, now they are likely to be considered like dirt. Where previously Hermes was considered a prestige brand, now the first lady of Turkey is having to claim it is fake. French brands are likely to tank in Muslim countries after this.

French Luxury and food brands will be hit hard, and no doubt cosmetics/beauty products.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

Could be. But honestly I don’t think this boycott will make a significant change. Also the gulf arabs have aligned themselves with France against turkey. Having said that peaceful protest or boycotting is the way to go. Better than violence , threats and beheadings. Should have done this with salman Rushdie incident and I think muslims would not be in a position they are in at the moment . Best option is still just ignore the damn cartoons

Gulf states aren't even populated by Muslims, they have built a welcoming cocoon for non-Muslims. Seems like Muslims are so much more open minded than non-Muslims from this example.

 

[Nadeemp]

Gulf states aren't even populated by Muslims, they have built a welcoming cocoon for non-Muslims. Seems like Muslims are so much more open minded than non-Muslims from this example.

Gulf states are not populated by Muslims. Please enlighten us. Are the locals from mars. Pakistani living there from mars ? What’s the dominant religion

 

[saeedhk]

This thread is good comedy material. I have learned something new today about the meaning of boycott.

Boycott - to not buy products you were not going to buy anyway.

 

[Mamoon]

Ill try again.

Boycott is to make the French state think. France are begging to stop boycotts, therefore it has worked.

Only a fool would think you need to boycott everything to make your point.

Again, fake boycotters like you and the Turkish First Lady etc. are the reason why none of these boycotts will ever lead to France changing its policy towards Muslims.

That is because France knows that the loyalty of you people are up for sale. Regardless of what France does, if you need their products, you will happily give them your money.

So the war criminal and fake Caliph Erdogan, who has killed more Muslims than Macron, can make as much noise as he can but he will not be able to convince his wife to not use French luxury products.

France will continue to do what it wants to do regarding Muslims in France. Erdogan, Imran or no other leader can do jack about it. Fake boycotters like yourself are only causing temporarily inconvenience.

Normal service will be resumed soon just like it has in the past. No one will care about not using French shampoos or eating French jams and life will go on.

 

[Madplayer]

I don’t think you really understand what a boycott is. Part of the boycott is also symbolic.

You are right. It doesnt look good even if it was given to her previously or if its a fake. Symbolism matters.

 

[Mamoon]

That's actually going to be a big problem for France ongoing though, whereas previously French brands were considered fashionable in the Muslim world, now they are likely to be considered like dirt. Where previously Hermes was considered a prestige brand, now the first lady of Turkey is having to claim it is fake. French brands are likely to tank in Muslim countries after this.

That is just your wishful thinking. Give it a few months and the First Lady will be carrying her luxury bags without having to come up with the laughable “it is fake” excuse.

France will not change but normal business will resume. Why? Because we don’t have spine and cannot take a firm stand that is not oozing hypocrisy and double-standards.

 

[Marshland]

You dont have to boycott everything to make a difference. Boycott what you can. I.e If I want to drive Spain, I will drive through France, pay tolls. You dont boycott what is needed by youself, but what you dont need.

You call that a boycott?

You are no better than the Turkish Prime Minister's wife.

 

[cricketjoshila]

This thread is good comedy material. I have learned something new today about the meaning of boycott.

Boycott - to not buy products you were not going to buy anyway.

Boycotts like this will not work with a country like france. They are a very big economy with varied exports.

 

[cricketjoshila]

That is just your wishful thinking. Give it a few months and the First Lady will be carrying her luxury bags without having to come up with the laughable “it is fake” excuse.

France will not change but normal business will resume. Why? Because we don’t have spine and cannot take a firm stand that is not oozing hypocrisy and double-standards.

Its wishful thinking that France will be bullied into submission here.

 

[Arsal_AK]

Most of the posts here don't make any sense.

Why just consumer products? What does that accomplish? And who made that rule?

Surely defence deals will hit them the hardest. It will make the news and will send a huge message across.

And then there is a class of consumer products that one ought to boycott apparently, those which you don't use or need. You cannot make this up.

So the upshot is that we are boycotting stuff we weren't even using in the first place. That will teach France.

France brands will be fine, just give it a month. The consumers of such products, especially fashion brands, don't give two hoots about the supposed boycott or if they do, they can easily bypass it by using the essential commodity excuse. After all why should they have to carry the burden when football teams, air travel and defence deals are exempt.

 

[Mamoon]

Its wishful thinking that France will be bullied into submission here.

Do you blame us? Wishful thinking is all we can do. Be it Kashmir, Palestine or France.

 

[last_knight]

Btw out of interest date, time and location of the flight?

Even the fellow in uniform is without mask.

 

[MenInG]

Its wishful thinking that France will be bullied into submission here.

Paise phenkh or tamasha dekh.

 

[Technics 1210]

As wishful as the ban on China apps and companies by India.

Only difference is France is begging for the boycott to end while China muscled in on more territory.

Muslim world is sure making a difference.

 

[saeedhk]

Will Pakistan return €150 million in aid it received from France this year or it that money halal?

Immy should quickly return all the aid it had received from France. But given Immy’s hypocritical nature, he will never do such a thing.

He is only good for sending letters to Facebook and harping on about the treatment of Muslims in India and in faraway lands!

 

[sweep_shot]

Well done, Arabs. I am glad they are showing spines here.

 

[Madplayer]

Well done, Arabs. I am glad they are showing spines here.

I dont think the boycott is of the level that could leave an impact.

 

[sweep_shot]

I dont think the boycott is of the level that could leave an impact.

You are right but at least it was not meek obedience.

It is more symbolic than anything else.

 

[Madplayer]

You are right but at least it was not meek obedience.

It is more symbolic than anything else.

True. But i hope that symbolism translates into tangible results for us soon.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

That is just your wishful thinking. Give it a few months and the First Lady will be carrying her luxury bags without having to come up with the laughable “it is fake” excuse.

France will not change but normal business will resume. Why? Because we don’t have spine and cannot take a firm stand that is not oozing hypocrisy and double-standards.

If you insist that you are a hypocrite and don't have a spine...well I am not one to judge, but I can only suggest try to improve yourself in small ways to start with, don't give yourself a mountain to climb.

As for the first lady, if she is ever pictured carrying designer French crap again, I give my word I will leave PP forever.

 

[cricketjoshila]

You are right but at least it was not meek obedience.

It is more symbolic than anything else.

I dont think France was expecting any muslim country to obey anything. His actions are limited to the borders of france.

 

[sweep_shot]

I dont think France was expecting any muslim country to obey anything. His actions are limited to the borders of france.

LOL. You constantly try to project your BJP viewpoint onto other countries.

I was saying that Arab nations had a habit of bending over backwards to please certain countries. It is refreshing to see they are finally boycotting something (even if it doesn't have much impact).

 

[cricketjoshila]

LOL. You constantly try to project your BJP viewpoint to other countries.

I was saying that Arab nations had a habit of bending over backwards to please certain countries. It is refreshing to see they are finally boycotting something (even if it doesn't have much impact).

Werent you supporting what Erdogan did to Hagia Sophia because Turkey is a muslim majority state?

Now why does that majority logic work elsewhere?

Regarding BJP, what viewpoint of theirs have been projected here?

 

[sweep_shot]

Werent you supporting what Erdogan did to Hagia Sophia because Turkey is a muslim majority state?

Now why does that majority logic work elsewhere?

Regarding BJP, what viewpoint of theirs have been projected here?

Don't derail the thread. This thread is about Arab trade boycott.

Who wrote anything about majority? You started it. It is because of your own BJP insecurity.

 

[cricketjoshila]

Don't derail the thread. This thread is about Arab trade boycott.

Who wrote anything about majority? You started it. It is because of your own BJP insecurity.

Dont avoid the question.

Bjp insecurity? Lol. What insecurity? Why will i be insecure?

 

[Mamoon]

If you insist that you are a hypocrite and don't have a spine...well I am not one to judge, but I can only suggest try to improve yourself in small ways to start with, don't give yourself a mountain to climb.

As for the first lady, if she is ever pictured carrying designer French crap again, I give my word I will leave PP forever.

So why is she carrying designer French crap now?

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

So why is she carrying designer French crap now?

She isn't.

 

[Mamoon]

She isn't.

She is.

Please don’t tell me you buy her laughable excuse that it is fake.

I am sure you are smart enough to realize that the Turkish First Lady is among the last few women in the world who would carry a fake handbag.

The Erdogan family live a life of such luxury that even the Sharif family look poor in comparison. The Turkish media are barred from reporting their lifestyle unless they want to end up in jail.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

She is.

Please don’t tell me you buy her laughable excuse that it is fake.

I am sure you are smart enough to realize that the Turkish First Lady is among the last few women in the world who would carry a fake handbag.

The Erdogan family live a life of such luxury that even the Sharif family look poor in comparison. The Turkish media are barred from reporting their lifestyle unless they want to end up in jail.

So are you telling me that you know that she is STILL carrying round this purse after it was pointed out to her that she was supporting French business? Are you following her round doing hourly bag checks to confirm this as fact?

 

[Mamoon]

So are you telling me that you know that she is STILL carrying round this purse after it was pointed out to her that she was supporting French business? Are you following her round doing hourly bag checks to confirm this as fact?

So do you think she has thrown away her magnificent collection of French luxury handbags, shoes, clothes etc.?

How inspiring.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

So do you think she has thrown away her magnificent collection of French luxury handbags, shoes, clothes etc.?

How inspiring.

Of course she will have. If anything this only goes to show that there was never any prior bias against the French on the Turkish side, even the horrible Islamo-tyrant Erdogan's wife was happy to endorse French designers publicly.

Now I wouldn't be surprised if she hasn't chucked them all into a big pile and set light to them. French designs will have lost all credibility in the Muslim world, we have to remember that the value of design is all about perception.

 

[Madplayer]

So do you think she has thrown away her magnificent collection of French luxury handbags, shoes, clothes etc.?

How inspiring.

I agree that it wasnt good viewing but why does she have to throw it away? She can just stop using it till the French government tries to patch up with muslims. Please tell me you dont believe muslims will do katti with France forever?

 

[Lurker_Ind]

I love Arabian Ajwas.

 

[cricketjoshila]

Does pakistan take aid from France?

 

[Mamoon]

I agree that it wasnt good viewing but why does she have to throw it away? She can just stop using it till the French government tries to patch up with muslims. Please tell me you dont believe muslims will do katti with France forever?

French government will not bend over backwards because of some hypocritical, fake boycott.

Nothing will change in terms of how France deals with Muslim extremists internally.

People will move on as usual and this is laughable boycott will run out of steam soon. Remember this is not the first time this boycott drama has been exercised, and I am sure it won’t be the last time either.

 

[Mamoon]

Of course she will have. If anything this only goes to show that there was never any prior bias against the French on the Turkish side, even the horrible Islamo-tyrant Erdogan's wife was happy to endorse French designers publicly.

Now I wouldn't be surprised if she hasn't chucked them all into a big pile and set light to them. French designs will have lost all credibility in the Muslim world, we have to remember that the value of design is all about perception.

Again, it is your wishful thinking that French designers have lost credibility in the Muslim world.

Give it a few months and Emirati habibis will be spending thousands of dirhams in Louis Vuitton and Chanel outlets in Dubai Mall (if they didn’t do it today).

As I said, this fake boycott that has already left Erdogan and his lady red-faced because of the handbag goof up will not make an iota of impact and difference in the long run.

 

[Mamoon]

Does pakistan take aid from France?

French financial assistance to Pakistan may reach €500mln

ISLAMABAD: French government is deliberating raising its financial assistance to Pakistan to half-a-billion euros a year from the existing volume of 100 to 150 million euros, especially in water and hydropower sector.

It was stated by Dr Marc Baréty, ambassador of France to Pakistan, in a meeting with the secretary Water Resources Shamail Ahmad Khawaja.

Dr Marc Baréty said the current portfolio of French financial assistance to Pakistan stood at 800-900 million euros, translating into 100-150 million euros/annum, and now Paris was considering increasing it to 500 million euros/annum depending upon the requirements.

https://www.thenews.com.pk/amp/431645

 

[MenInG]

French financial assistance to Pakistan may reach €500mln

ISLAMABAD: French government is deliberating raising its financial assistance to Pakistan to half-a-billion euros a year from the existing volume of 100 to 150 million euros, especially in water and hydropower sector.

It was stated by Dr Marc Baréty, ambassador of France to Pakistan, in a meeting with the secretary Water Resources Shamail Ahmad Khawaja.

Dr Marc Baréty said the current portfolio of French financial assistance to Pakistan stood at 800-900 million euros, translating into 100-150 million euros/annum, and now Paris was considering increasing it to 500 million euros/annum depending upon the requirements.

https://www.thenews.com.pk/amp/431645

We take aid from France. Not Macron.

 

[Mamoon]

We take aid from France. Not Macron.

Yes, part of the terms & conditions that [MENTION=132715]Varun[/MENTION] aptly named the other day.

 

[sweep_shot]

Does pakistan take aid from France?

France also donates to India: https://www.hindustantimes.com/indi...llion-euros/story-3zs1eBTDmS0bYGBjTrenbL.html.

Stop behaving like India is a first world country that needs no aid. LOL.

I don't think you fully understand how these aids work.

 

[Marshland]

French financial assistance to Pakistan may reach €500mln

ISLAMABAD: French government is deliberating raising its financial assistance to Pakistan to half-a-billion euros a year from the existing volume of 100 to 150 million euros, especially in water and hydropower sector.

It was stated by Dr Marc Baréty, ambassador of France to Pakistan, in a meeting with the secretary Water Resources Shamail Ahmad Khawaja.

Dr Marc Baréty said the current portfolio of French financial assistance to Pakistan stood at 800-900 million euros, translating into 100-150 million euros/annum, and now Paris was considering increasing it to 500 million euros/annum depending upon the requirements.

https://www.thenews.com.pk/amp/431645

I don't think France has any beef with Pakistan.

 

[Technics 1210]

Come on, go easy on Mamoon and his ilk. He pops out for French cheese, and biscuit, from his local groceries store, and buys a football team, and gets an Airbus A380 at the checkout counter. Free delivery included.

 

[cricketjoshila]

France also donates to India: https://www.hindustantimes.com/indi...llion-euros/story-3zs1eBTDmS0bYGBjTrenbL.html.

Stop behaving like India is a first world country that needs no aid. LOL.

I don't think you fully understand how these aids work.

India isnt boycotting France.

 

[Madplayer]

French government will not bend over backwards because of some hypocritical, fake boycott.

Nothing will change in terms of how France deals with Muslim extremists internally.

People will move on as usual and this is laughable boycott will run out of steam soon. Remember this is not the first time this boycott drama has been exercised, and I am sure it won’t be the last time either.

“The caricatures are not a governmental project, but emerged from free and independent newspapers that are not affiliated with the government,” Macron said.

“I think that the reactions came as a result of lies and distortions of my words because people understood that I supported these cartoons,” Macron said.

I sure think he is trying to pacify the situation. How sincere he is is a different question but more of this could calm down the muslim world. This is what I was pointing towards.

 

[ishtiaq_ctg]

French financial assistance to Pakistan may reach €500mln

ISLAMABAD: French government is deliberating raising its financial assistance to Pakistan to half-a-billion euros a year from the existing volume of 100 to 150 million euros, especially in water and hydropower sector.

It was stated by Dr Marc Baréty, ambassador of France to Pakistan, in a meeting with the secretary Water Resources Shamail Ahmad Khawaja.

Dr Marc Baréty said the current portfolio of French financial assistance to Pakistan stood at 800-900 million euros, translating into 100-150 million euros/annum, and now Paris was considering increasing it to 500 million euros/annum depending upon the requirements.

https://www.thenews.com.pk/amp/431645

Pakistan should boycott french money too.

 

[cricketjoshila]

“The caricatures are not a governmental project, but emerged from free and independent newspapers that are not affiliated with the government,” Macron said.

“I think that the reactions came as a result of lies and distortions of my words because people understood that I supported these cartoons,” Macron said.

I sure think he is trying to pacify the situation. How sincere he is is a different question but more of this could calm down the muslim world. This is what I was pointing towards.

He has said what the truth is. The govt didnot make those cartoons. But the govt cannot stop the cartoons as well. He will protect the FoE in France at all costs.

 

[Technics 1210]

The boycott is working no doubt. Macron is changing his tune.

 

[Madplayer]

He has said what the truth is. The govt didnot make those cartoons. But the govt cannot stop the cartoons as well. He will protect the FoE in France at all costs.

I was talking about his newfound pacifist tone. The govt didnt make the cartoons but govt displayed them on govt. building and hence got involved.

 

[El Generico]

He has said what the truth is. The govt didnot make those cartoons. But the govt cannot stop the cartoons as well. He will protect the FoE in France at all costs.

He went from saying Islam is in crisis and we will never back down to I had nothing to do with the Cartoons and my words were twisted.

If you can’t see the obvious change in tone then I don’t know what to say.

 

[cricketjoshila]

I was talking about his newfound pacifist tone. The govt didnt make the cartoons but govt displayed them on govt. building and hence got involved.

His tone was same. Watch the interview.

Tbh this is how it should be.

The govt may not agree with something, but if they are legal, they must protect it.

 

[cricketjoshila]

He went from saying Islam is in crisis and we will never back down to I had nothing to do with the Cartoons and my words were twisted.

If you can’t see the obvious change in tone then I don’t know what to say.

He is still saying he will not stop those cartoons as its FoE.

 

[Madplayer]

His tone was same. Watch the interview.

Tbh this is how it should be.

The govt may not agree with something, but if they are legal, they must protect it.

I watched it. You watch it and compare it with the tone of his previous interviews and statements. He is trying to control the damage.

 

[Varun]

I watched it. You watch it and compare it with the tone of his previous interviews and statements. He is trying to control the damage.

Probably for the best. A few more incidents and the French public will quickly turn on him more than vs the Muslim immigrants.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

He is still saying he will not stop those cartoons as its FoE.

You need to stop using silly abbreviations like FoE, as a Hindutva proponent we have no idea what it means. Does it mean Fear of Erdogan?