Islands' representatives meet French politicians

Deputies Kirsten Morel (L) and Jonathan Le Tocq (Centre) meet Philippe Gosselin from the National Assembly of France

Representatives from Guernsey and Jersey have returned from an official visit to Paris.

Guernsey Deputy Jonathan Le Tocq and Jersey Deputy Kirsten Morel met with members of the French National Assembly and the Senate.

The aim of the visit was to raise the profile of the Channel Islands among French political stakeholders.

Topics discussed ranged from sea links, to issues surrounding renewable energy and regional ties.

Mr Morel emphasised Jersey's enduring political, cultural, and economic ties with France.

"Our discussions underscored the importance of regional co-operation between the Channel Islands and France and our joint commitment to further developing this collaboration," he said.

Mr Le Tocq described France as "a key European partner".

He added: "This visit provided a timely opportunity to further strengthen our working relationship with the central authorities in Paris as part of our good neighbour policy."