Press conference in Paris
Mr Laurent Fabius Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Le Drian Minister of Defence and Mr Cuvillier Minister of Transport.
Crash site is in the Gossi area 150km SW of Gao.
A drone Riper found debris at around 20LT (2000z) in night condition.
There had been informations previously gathered from various sources, Burkinabe, Malian and Dutch military from the MINUSMA. Field of debris is secured and is a square of approximately 300m by 300m.
Malian authorities have requested assistance from France in the inquiry. A team of the BEA and forensic experts are send today and should be on scene tomorrow.
No indication given on which Black box has been found...