France freezes assets of Masood Azhar

French Government has decided to freeze the assests of JeM leader Masood Azhar according to a a joint statement issued by the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of the Interior. They ensured their support for India in the fight against terrorism.

New Delhi: France has decided to freeze the assets of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) founder and leader Masood Azhar, the French government said on Friday.

The move was announced in a joint statement issued by the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of the Interior.

Statement said: France has always been and always will be by India’s side in the fight against terrorism.

France has decided to sanction Masood Azhar at the national level by freezing his assets in application of the Monetary and Financial Code.

A joint decree of the Ministries of the Interior, and Economy and Finance was published today in the Official Gazette.

According to the statement, France will raise this issue with European partners with a view to including Masood Azhar on the European Union list of persons, groups and entities involved in terrorist acts.