“We express our deepest condolences to the Chirac family and the French people in connection with the death of ex-president Jacques Chirac. We remember his confident rule and commitment to democracy and freedom, the principles on which our relationship with the French allies firmly stands, ”Pompeo wrote on Twitter.
In France, September 30 is declared the day of national mourning, a service will be held at the Saint-Sulpice church in Paris, which will be attended by incumbent head of state Emmanuel Macron and leaders of other countries.
Chirac will be buried in the cemetery of Montparnasse.
Member of the European Parliament from France Thierry Mariani in an interview with the 360 channel talked about the ex-president of France.