French President Francois Hollande on Saturday warned his new US counterpart Donald Trump against adopting a protectionist stance and called on him to respect the principle of accepting refugees.

During a telephone conversation between the two leaders Hollande stressed the "economic and political consequences of a protectionist approach",  the Elysee Palace said in a statement.

Trump on Friday signed an executive order suspending the US refugee resettlement programme for 120 days.

Source :AFP