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Secretary Jeh Johnson visited the French Embassy to the United States and met with Ambassador Gerard Araud, to pay his respects and offer the full support of the Department of Homeland Security.Secretary Jeh Johnson visited the French Embassy to the United States and met with Ambassador Gerard Araud, to pay his respects and offer the full support of the Department of Homeland Security.

Readout of Secretary Johnson's Meeting With French Interior Minister Cazeneuve

WASHINGTON — Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson met with French Minister of Interior Bernard Cazeneuve on the margins of the White House Summit on Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) to discuss a range of shared global security-related priorities, including counterterrorism, foreign fighters, and the importance of information sharing in the aftermath of the tragic terrorist incidents in Paris in January. Secretary Johnson expressed support for the government and citizens of France, and reinforced the importance of the U.S.- European security relationship in joint counterterrorism efforts.

Readout of Deputy Secretary Mayorkas’ Trip to France

PARIS — Today, Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas attended an International Ministerial meeting with Attorney General Eric Holder in Paris convened by French Minister of Interior Bernard Cazeneuve, to discuss a range of shared security-related priorities, including counterterrorism efforts, foreign fighters, and countering violent extremism in the aftermath of the tragic terrorist incidents in Paris last week. While in Paris, Deputy Secretary Mayorkas also met with French Prime Minister Manuel Valls and French President François Hollande.

Statement by Press Secretary Marsha Catron on Deputy Secretary Mayorkas’ Upcoming Trip to France

On Jan. 11, Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas will travel to Paris to attend an International Ministerial meeting, convened by French Minister of Interior Bernard Cazeneuve, to discuss a range of shared security-related priorities, including counterterrorism efforts, foreign fighters, and countering violent extremism in the aftermath of the tragic terrorist incidents in Paris this week.

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