Envoy bares France’s plan to establish Manila-Paris direct flight

By Charles Dantes

FRANCE eyes a direct flight between Manila and Paris, outgoing French Ambassador to the Philippines Michèle Boccoz said during a visit to Malacañang.

Boccoz called on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at the Palace on Tuesday ahead of her return to Paris.

“There are many things going on and one of them, I understand, we will have in the near future a direct flight from Manila to Paris and that’s also in progress,”

Boccoz told the President.

Boccoz, who will conclude her diplomatic mission in the Philippines this month, said she appreciated the “loving and hospitable” Filipino people. She served as the Ambassador of France to the Manila since February 2021.

The President lauded Boccoz for her achievements in improving the ties between the two countries.

“It is something new for our two countries to have these relationships now. I’m sure that there’s something that will grow rapidly within the next two years. Those