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French government promises tourists' safety is 'guaranteed' despite riots

Police officers walk past a souvenir shop in Paris, on 1 July 2023, during riots over the death of a 17-year-old driver who was shot by police. © AP - Christophe Ena

France's Minister for Finance, Bruno Le Maire, has been leading a PR drive in the US and UK seeking to reassure and attract foreigners back to France in the wake of over a week of rioting that has caused international concern, as measures are put in place to get the economy back on track.

Speaking in English on the US news channel CNN on Tuesday, Le Maire directly addressed international viewers who have been shocked by images of the riots that swept across France following the death of 17-year-old Nahel after a police officer shot him in a Paris suburb last week.

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