Paris, Feb. 23 -- France has moved to block access for United States Ambassador Charles Kushner after he failed to appear for a formal summons issued by the French Foreign Ministry over comments made by members of the Donald Trump administration regarding the killing of a far-right activist in Lyon, France 24 reported.

French Foreign Ministry, in a statement, said Kushner "did not appear" after being summoned following remarks by US officials on a tragedy that occurred in France and concerned the country's internal public debate.

"In light of this apparent failure to grasp the basic requirements of the ambassadorial mission and the honour of representing one's country, Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot has requested that he no longer be...