France, U.S re-affirm commitment to cooperate on anti-terrorism

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris delivers opening remarks at the Paris Peace Forum in Paris, France, November 11, 2021. Sarahbeth Maney/Pool via REUTERS

France and the United States reaffirmed their commitment to cooperate in the fight against terrorism and notably in the Sahel region, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris said on Friday.

"We have a mutual concern there that relates to the ongoing challenges that the countries in the Sahel are facing. Among the many priorities that we share is a concern about what we need to do to address potential violence and ongoing violence," Harris said.

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and French President Emmanuel Macron arrive at a Paris Peace Forum in Paris, France November 11, 2021. Sarahbeth Maney/Pool via REUTERS

(Reporting by Dominique Vidalon; Editing by GV De Clercq)

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris delivers opening remarks at the Paris Peace Forum in Paris, France, November 11, 2021. Sarahbeth Maney/Pool via REUTERS

French President Emmanuel Macron and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris watch a welcome video at the beginning of the Paris Peace Forum Paris, France, November 11, 2021. Sarahbeth Maney/Pool via REUTERS

Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Former European Trade Commissioner Pascal Lamy and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris speak during a Paris Peace Forum in Paris, France, November 11, 2021. Sarahbeth Maney/Pool via REUTERS