Frank MARCHETTI

Austin Police has identified the suspect in today’s shooting downtown on West Sixth Street. The deceased suspect is Ndiaga Diagne, Black male, Age 53. The investigation is on-going. It is important for law enforcement professionals to have the time to conduct a thorough, accurate, and detailed investigation. We will continue to share information with the public. All updates will be shared on APD’s social media. Road closures remain in effect because the area is still an active crime scene. Please avoid the following areas: ➡️West 6th Street from Wood to Nueces; ➡️Rio Grande from 5th Street to 7th Street As we continue make sense of this terrible tragedy, and as our City addresses and deals with this trauma, I want to recognize the compassion,  kindness, and light I’ve witnessed from so many Austinites. Especially at such a dark time, our people show how good they are. They provide all of us comfort. Again, I ask us all to hold the victims of this horrible crime, and their families, in our thoughts and prayers. Our hearts break for them.

On the fourth anniversary of the Russian further invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the leaders of the G7 reaffirmed their unwavering support for Ukraine in defending its territorial integrity and right to exist. elysee.fr/en/G7evian/202…

Four years ago, Europe awoke to the sound of Russian bombs falling on Ukraine. Four years of a war of aggression chosen by Russia, in blatant defiance of international law, of a people’s sovereignty, and of human life. Four years of cities struck, of schools and hospitals destroyed, of energy infrastructure methodically targeted to plunge families into cold and terror. Four years: 15,000 Ukrainian civilians killed. Four years of shattered lives—violence, rape, torture, war crimes, and terror. Four years, and thousands of Ukrainian children torn from their land and their families. And yet, for four years Ukraine has held firm and resisted. One day, Russians will grasp the enormity of the crime committed in their name, the hollowness of the pretexts invoked, and the long-term, devastating effects on their own country. While the Kremlin promised to conquer Ukraine in a matter of days, only 1% of Ukrainian territory has been taken since the front stabilized in November 2022. Last month, Ukraine even regained ground. And at what cost for the Russians? More than 1.2 million Russian soldiers have been wounded or killed—the highest number of Russian combat casualties since the Second World War. Faced with these losses, Russia is recruiting individuals on the African continent to send them to fight on the Ukrainian front, often with no prior training whatsoever. This war is a triple failure for Russia: military, economic, and strategic. It has strengthened NATO—the very expansion Russia sought to prevent—galvanized Europeans it hoped to weaken, and laid bare the fragility of an imperialism from another age. Because Ukraine is the first line of defence of our continent, France and Europe stand resolutely by its side. Financial, military, humanitarian, and energy assistance: Europe has already mobilised €170 billion. At the European Council in December, we agreed on a €90 billion loan to provide Ukraine with predictable funding over the next two years. There is no justification for calling this into question. We must now deliver on it. Deliveries of equipment and ammunition, training, strengthened air defences and counter-drone capabilities, and support for the systems already supplied will continue. So that Ukraine can hold—and so that Russia understands that time is not on its side. We will also continue to target Russia’s war economy: we will stay the course on sanctions and press ahead with action against the shadow fleet. Because there can be no peace without security—and because our security is being decided in Ukraine—we will continue our engagement within the Coalition of the Willing. In Paris on 6 January, we built strong convergence with the United States on future security guarantees. Today’s new meeting must allow us to keep moving forward. We will also ensure that Europeans’ interests are properly taken into account in the discussions, including—when the time comes—when it is a question of the security architecture our continent needs. To the women and men of Ukraine: we think of you with deep emotion. Of your families who have endured so much, of your children, of all those who keep resisting under the strikes. To those who believe they can count on our fatigue: they are mistaken. We are, and will remain, by Ukraine’s side.

Since 1 January, France helds the presidency of the @G7. But what exactly is the G7? Here is everything you need to know about this organisation. 👉 More information: elysee.fr/g7evian.fr

The Venezuelan people are today rid of Nicolás Maduro’s dictatorship and can only rejoice. By seizing power and trampling on fundamental freedoms, Nicolás Maduro gravely undermined the dignity of his own people. The upcoming transition must be peaceful, democratic, and respectful of the will of the Venezuelan people. We wish that President Edmundo González Urrutia, elected in 2024, can swiftly ensure this transition. I am currently exchanging with our partners in the region. France is fully mobilized and vigilant, including to ensure the safety of its nationals during these uncertain times.

During his visit to #Austin and the Texas Capitol, Consul General Frank Marchetti met with Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson to discuss strengthening 🇫🇷🇺🇸 ties in energy, tech, health, culture & education. Thank you for your warm support! 🤝 #FranceTexas #Diplomacy

Today, France pays tribute to a man who embodied the ideals of justice and humanity: Robert Badinter. A lawyer and Keeper of the Seals, this fervent human rights defender will enter the Pantheon this evening. The legacy he leaves behind is his combat for the abolition of the death penalty.

Le Quai d’Orsay s’éclaire en jaune ce soir. En mémoire des vies fauchées le #7octobre, et en solidarité avec leurs familles et leurs proches.

My first "space tour" in Houston 🇺🇲🚀 starting at @RiceUniversity where President John F. Kennedy declared in 1962 "we choose to go to the moon". Inspiring discussion with David Alexander, director of @RiceSpace Institute which hosts our great 🇫🇷 expert from @CNES Hugues Mbezal.

National day of 🇲🇽, un evento imperdible en Houston 🇺🇸 ! Felicidades Consul general Maria Elena Orantes 🇫🇷🤝🇲🇽 ! @ConsulMexHou

59th Annual general meeting of the French Master Chefs/Maîtres cuisiniers de France USA-Canada in Houston. Exceptional occasion to celebrate 🇫🇷 culinary art and innovation in North America, to value the place of Houston for world gastronomy and to meet the mythic 🇺🇲 Carl Lewis !

Consul General of France @FrankMarchetti was delighted to make its first visit to Alliance Française Houston, founded 102 years ago by Mary Lovett. A key partner for 🇫🇷 culture in Texas, the Alliance is thriving under Élodie Ricolfi and board chair Jean-François Bonneté. 👏✨

@FrankMarchetti Marchetti, Consul General of France in Houston, had the honor of meeting Mrs. Katherine L. Ho, Regional Director at @StateDept. Her office supports 150+ foreign missions across 8 U.S. states. 🙏🇫🇷🤝🇺🇸

Très heureux de rencontrer @JFBonnete, président de @AllianceHouston en pleine ascension, conseiller des Français de l'étranger, défenseur de l'amitié et de la coopération 🇫🇷🇺🇲 ainsi que de la promotion de notre langue et art de vivre dans notre grande circonscription.

As I am just taking up my duties in Houston, it was very important for me to attend today -as my first event- the celebration of the 34th anniversary of 🇺🇦 and meet my 🇺🇦 colleague @VitaliiTarasiuk. #StandWithUkraine

So happy to join the great 🇨🇵 team of @franceinhouston ! 🚀

Welcome to Houston, @FrankMarchetti, new Consul General of France 🇫🇷. He succeeds Valérie Baraban and begins his mission to serve the French community and strengthen ties between France and Texas, Arkansas and Oklahoma.

Leaving 🇨🇦 after 4 exceptional years. Good luck to my successor Paul Furia. 🙏 to @mraillet and @kareen_rispal for their trust, to all 🇫🇷 colleagues from coast to coast, and to 🇨🇦 friends with whom I could work in the service of the unique relationship between our two countries.

Départ du 🇨🇦 après 4 années exceptionnelles. Bonne chance à mon successeur Paul Furia. 🙏 à @mraillet et @kareen_rispal pour leur confiance, aux collègues 🇨🇵 d'un océan à l'autre et à nos amis 🇨🇦 avec lesquels j'ai pu oeuvrer au service de la relation unique entre nos deux pays.

@ValerieBaraban @franceinhouston All the best to you dear @ValerieBaraban and congratulations again for all what you have achieved in Houston and for your appointment as 🇨🇵 Ambassador to 🇧🇼. I could not succeed you in better conditions. Enjoy your new life in this beautiful country !

From #Houston to #Gaborone with love. It’s a wrap! After 4 incredible years as Consul General of France, I leave with gratitude and admiration. Thank y’all. 🇫🇷🇺🇸🇧🇼 ⁦@franceinhouston⁩