(VOVworld) – French President Francois Hollande has underlined the importance of national solidarity in helping parties and people in France overcome all differences to move the country forward.

French President François Hollande underscores the significance of the national unity. (Photo: AFP)

At a press conference which attracted particular attention from the public, Hollande pointed out security challenges faced by France and other European countries and stressed the need to increase links among nations to fight terrorism and protect republican values.

Economic reform and solutions to the rising unemployment rate, two important issues affecting the daily lives of French people, were not mentioned in the 2-hour conference extremists Islamic conducted deadly terrorist attacks and kidnappings in Paris last month.