Central Asia is becoming one of the centers of attention in France's foreign policy, and Uzbekistan is recognized as the most important partner in the region. Previously, Paris's influence in the region was limited, but now it is rapidly developing political, economic and cultural ties with Tashkent. This interest is not accidental.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev was awarded France's highest award - the Order of the Legion of Honor.

The French Senate has approved a bill to ban the wearing of the hijab during sporting events. "This bill is designed for political purposes: it is a way of fighting Islam under the pretext of defending secularism," said Socialist Selvi Robert.

France has handed over the Adji Kossey base in the Chadian capital of N'Djamena to the Chadian army, completely ending its military presence in the country.

Chad's government has canceled a long-standing security and defense industry cooperation agreement with France. The French military was serving as a defense force in the country.

French Interior Minister Bruno Retayo initiated a ban on the hijab for Muslims at school events and sporting events. He believes that religious, political or trade union symbols hinder the unification of all around sports.

In France, a Muslim activist has been taken to court for publicly criticizing the country's government for indulging in Islamophobia. Ilyas D'Imzalen faces up to 15 years in prison for publicly using the term "Intifada" (resistance to Israel) and criticizing Zionism.

According to the results of a survey conducted by the European Commission among about 26,000 people from 27 EU member states, 21 percent of participants reported that they had been discriminated against or insulted during the past year. Discrimination on the basis of skin color, ethnicity, age and socio-economic status is highest in the Netherlands, followed by discrimination on the basis of religion in France. In this regard, Sweden, Belgium and Cyprus are also in high places.

Pavel Durov made a statement for the first time after his arrest in France. He informed that Telegram is ready to cooperate with many countries, but will not give up its principles.

A French court has launched an official investigation into Telegram founder Pavel Durov, who is accused of organized crime, but he was released from pre-trial detention on bail of 5 million euros. Durov was also banned from leaving the territory of France and ordered to come to the police station twice a week.