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Presidential visit to Rungis
France
Wednesday 02 January 2013
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François Hollande in Rungis at the Pavillon for fruit and vegetables. It was a "surprise" visit with a minimum of journalists and cameras to broadcast the event. (photo AFP)
The President made ??a "surprise" visit to the international market of Rungis.
François Hollande made the visit at 4:30 to be greeted by Stéphane Layani, director of Rungis. The President was accompanied by Benoit Hamon, Minister for Consumer Affairs and Guillaume Garot, Minister in charge of the food.
Wearing a white jacket bearing the colours of Rungis and embroidered with his name, François Hollande visited the pavilions for meat, flowers, cheese, fruit and vegetables. The visit lasted more than 5 hours.
The President wanted to meet French people and companies that were open for business during the holiday season.
source : afp, le monde,
