Scott Morrison not planning to discuss submarine deal with French President Emmanuel Macron while at United Nations General Assembly
3 years, 5 months ago

Scott Morrison not planning to discuss submarine deal with French President Emmanuel Macron while at United Nations General Assembly

ABC  

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has defended Australia's decision to scrap a $90 billion submarine contract with France, and says he has no plans to meet with French President Emmanuel Macron at the United Nations General Assembly. Key points: Scott Morrison will spend a day in New York during the meeting of the UNGA He said he made it "very clear" that the submarines offered by France no longer met Australia's needs Mr Morrison will meet with leaders from the US, UK, Europe and Asia Mr Morrison has flown to the United States for a week of high-stakes diplomacy amid the row with France, which is angry Australia has chosen to buy nuclear-powered submarines in a partnership with the US and UK instead. Australia's nuclear subs deal explained Photo shows Collins class submarines HMAS Dechaineux, HMAS Waller and HMAS Sheean Are you wondering why there's so much fuss about Australia's decision to acquire nuclear submarines? While Mr Morrison's address will be aired on Friday, the main purpose of his trip is the meeting of Quad nations which includes the US, Japan, India and Australia, in Washington on Friday.

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$3 billion deal with the UK gets Australia closer to having a fleet of nuclear-powered submarines
11 months, 3 weeks ago

$3 billion deal with the UK gets Australia closer to having a fleet of nuclear-powered submarines

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — Australia is set to provide 4.6 billion Australian dollars to British industry to support the construction of nuclear-powered submarines and ensure its new fleet arrives on time, the two countries said Friday. Australia Defense Minister Richard Marles said the agreement showed that the nuclear submarines program would be fulfilled and would create new production capability for the AUKUS …

What’s the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal between US, UK, and Australia? Why is China upset?
2 years ago

What’s the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal between US, UK, and Australia? Why is China upset?

Firstpost  

The US, the UK and Australia have finalised the pact that will allow them to build a fleet of nuclear-powered submarines. On Monday, Australia’s prime minister said that the Aukus plan marked “a new chapter” in the relationship between the three countries. Australia’s Albanese said that the submarine deal marked the “biggest single investment in Australia’s defence capability in all …

Australia to buy nuclear-powered submarines made in the US
2 years ago

Australia to buy nuclear-powered submarines made in the US

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Australia will purchase U.S.-manufactured, nuclear-powered attack submarines to modernize its fleet, a European official and two people familiar with the matter said Thursday, amid growing concerns about China’s influence in the Indo-Pacific region. The purchase agreement for up to five Virginia-class submarines will be announced Monday when President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and U.K. Prime …

Australia, US, Britain leaders to meet, submarine deal expected
2 years ago

Australia, US, Britain leaders to meet, submarine deal expected

Deccan Chronicle  

WASHINGTON: The leaders of the United States, Britain and Australia will meet in the United States next week to discuss security and foreign policy, all three countries said Wednesday ahead of an expected nuclear submarine deal aimed at countering China's growing assertiveness in the Pacific. Britain's The Times newspaper reported Tuesday that Australia is expected to acquire submarines built by …

Australian, French ministers to meet to mend fences over submarines row in Paris
2 years, 1 month ago

Australian, French ministers to meet to mend fences over submarines row in Paris

Firstpost  

A bitter row erupted in September 2021 when Australia’s previous prime minister Scott Morrison abruptly tore up a contract for France to build a dozen diesel-powered submarines and announced a deal to buy US or British nuclear-powered subs Paris: Australian and French ministers are to meet Monday in a fresh drive to mend fences 16 months after Canberra pulled the …

Trouble for AUKUS Alliance as Biden Urged to Rethink Sale of Nuclear Submarines to Australia
2 years, 2 months ago

Trouble for AUKUS Alliance as Biden Urged to Rethink Sale of Nuclear Submarines to Australia

News 18  

A Republican and a Democrat senator have urged US President Joe Biden to not sell nuclear-powered submarines to Australia because it would negatively impact America’s national security and also because vessels are ‘scarce.’ The leak was reported by Breaking Defence and the Guardian. “We are concerned that what was initially touted as a ‘do no harm’ opportunity to support Australia …

UK minister says Australian submarines will assure neighbors
2 years, 3 months ago

UK minister says Australian submarines will assure neighbors

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Australia’s shift to nuclear-powered submarines …

Australia sticks to US nuclear subs despite French criticism
2 years, 4 months ago

Australia sticks to US nuclear subs despite French criticism

Associated Press  

CANBERRA, Australia — Australia’s prime minister said Friday he remained committed to building a fleet of submarines powered by U.S. nuclear technology despite the French president describing the plan as a “confrontation with China.” The previous Australian government infuriated President Emmanuel Macron last year by canceling a contract for a French-built fleet of conventionally-powered submarines worth 90 billion Australian dollars …

Emmanuel Macron accuses Scott Morrison of provoking 'nuclear confrontation' with China
2 years, 4 months ago

Emmanuel Macron accuses Scott Morrison of provoking 'nuclear confrontation' with China

ABC  

Emmanuel Macron has accused former prime minister Scott Morrison of provoking "nuclear confrontation" with China, as a result of his decision to scrap the $90 billion French submarine contract. Key points: Mr Macron said France was helping Australia achieve "freedom and sovereignty" through the submarine deal He said Mr Morrison's decision to acquire nuclear submarine technology did the "opposite" He …

French President Emmanuel Macron plans Australian visit one year on from submarine spat with Morrison government
2 years, 6 months ago

French President Emmanuel Macron plans Australian visit one year on from submarine spat with Morrison government

ABC  

Planning is underway for French President Emmanuel Macron to visit Australia in November, as both nations steadily repair diplomatic relations following the cancellation of a lucrative attack-class submarine project last year. Key points: Officials with knowledge of the proposed trip have confirmed the November timing, but said details are not ready to be announced In 2018, Mr Macron became only …

UN nuclear watchdog warns 'a lot of work to do' before AUKUS submarine deal approval
2 years, 8 months ago

UN nuclear watchdog warns 'a lot of work to do' before AUKUS submarine deal approval

ABC  

The head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog has warned there is a lot of technical work to be done before Australia's AUKUS submarine plans can be approved. Key points: Rafael Grossi said he was encouraged by Senator Penny Wong that Australia would adhere to its nuclear non-proliferation commitments Mr Grossi said it was "no secret" Russia and China were …

Australia and France make ‘new start’ after submarine row
2 years, 8 months ago

Australia and France make ‘new start’ after submarine row

Associated Press  

PARIS — Australia and France opened a “new chapter” in their relations Friday as the new Australian prime minister seeks to heal wounds from a secret submarine contract that infuriated France. President Emmanuel Macron warmly shook hands with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese outside the French presidential palace, showing a thumbs-up before putting his arm around the Australian leader’s back …

French, Australian leaders meet in effort to rebuild ties
2 years, 8 months ago

French, Australian leaders meet in effort to rebuild ties

Al Jazeera  

Macron hosts Australia’s Albanese as the two try to rebuild ties badly strained by a ditching of a submarine contract. French President Emmanuel Macron has told new Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese he wanted to focus on the future as they try to rebuild relations badly strained by his predecessor’s decision to ditch a submarine contract with Paris. Macron reacted …

Morrison defends management of Australia’s ties to Solomons
2 years, 10 months ago

Morrison defends management of Australia’s ties to Solomons

Associated Press  

CANBERRA, Australia — Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said Thursday he is following security officials’ advice in managing relations with the Solomon Islands after its leader alleged he had been threatened “with invasion.” Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare told Parliament on Wednesday that opponents of his new security pact with China have threatened his country and insulted it. Morrison …

Nuclear submarines and closer interaction with British military to dominate Australian talks with UK
3 years, 2 months ago

Nuclear submarines and closer interaction with British military to dominate Australian talks with UK

ABC  

Closer military cooperation and possible basing of British defence assets in Australia will be discussed when ministers from both nations hold long-awaited face-to-face talks in Sydney this week. Key points: British and Australian ministers will discuss the nuclear submarine deal and emerging security threats This will be the countries' first in-person AUKMIN meeting since before the pandemic Scott Morrison will …

The truth is hard to find in Scott Morrison's standoff with Emmanuel Macron over subs and AUKUS
3 years, 4 months ago

The truth is hard to find in Scott Morrison's standoff with Emmanuel Macron over subs and AUKUS

ABC  

It's hard to remember a prime ministerial trip abroad running off the rails quite so spectacularly. He had finally received a call from French President Emmanuel Macron and assured the public the worst of France's fury over the cancelled submarine contract had passed. We don't know exactly what was said on the call, but Scott Morrison's take was that they …

Scott Morrison refuses to apologise to President Emmanuel Macron after claims PM lied about submarine deal
3 years, 4 months ago

Scott Morrison refuses to apologise to President Emmanuel Macron after claims PM lied about submarine deal

ABC  

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says he will not apologise to France for his decision to scrap a $90 billion contract for France to supply 12 conventionally powered submarines for Australia. Key points: The Prime Minister continues to deny he lied to France's president The leak of a text message exchange between the pair has been deemed a "new low" in …

French ambassador says leaking of text messages between Scott Morrison and Emmanuel Macron 'unprecedented new low'
3 years, 4 months ago

French ambassador says leaking of text messages between Scott Morrison and Emmanuel Macron 'unprecedented new low'

ABC  

The French ambassador has described the leaking of text messages between Prime Minister Scott Morrison and French President Emmanuel Macron in the lead up to a major submarine announcement "an unprecedented new low". Key points: A text from Emmanuel Macron in the days before the submarine announced was leaked to a Sydney newspaper Jean-Pierre Thebault says the leaks send a …

Former Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull launches scathing attack of Scott Morrison
3 years, 4 months ago

Former Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull launches scathing attack of Scott Morrison

Daily Mail  

Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull has blasted his successor Scott Morrison's 'shameful' and 'duplicitous' behaviour towards France in scrapping a $90 billion submarine deal. Mr Turnbull's comments came after Mr Morrison said he wouldn't cop any 'sledging of Australia' after French President Emmanuel Macron labelled him a liar. Scott Morrison is seen greeting UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday …

Morrison Cites Leaked Messages to Prove Macron's Concerns About Submarine Deal
3 years, 4 months ago

Morrison Cites Leaked Messages to Prove Macron's Concerns About Submarine Deal

The Quint  

Media sources in Australia leaked messages related to the cancelled submarine deal between Emmanuel Macron, the president of France and Scott Morrison, the prime minister of Australia on Tuesday, 1 November, Reuters reported. According to the leaks, when the Australian PM tried to initiate a call with Macron about the contract on 14 September, only two days before AUKUS was …

'Won't cop sledging of Australia': Morrison responds to Macron's accusation of lying on submarine deal
3 years, 4 months ago

'Won't cop sledging of Australia': Morrison responds to Macron's accusation of lying on submarine deal

Firstpost  

Morrison attacked the credibility of Macron as a newspaper quoted a text message that suggested France anticipated ‘bad news’ about a now-scuttled submarine deal Canberra: Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison attacked the credibility of French President Emmanuel Macron as a newspaper quoted a text message that suggested France anticipated “bad news” about a now-scuttled submarine deal. French officials said their …

Australia prime minister attacks French leader's credibility
3 years, 4 months ago

Australia prime minister attacks French leader's credibility

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Australian Prime Scott Morrison attacked …

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has been accused of lying to the French over the submarine deal. Here's what got us to this point
3 years, 4 months ago

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has been accused of lying to the French over the submarine deal. Here's what got us to this point

ABC  

The fallout from Prime Minister Scott Morrison's decision to scrap a French submarine deal in favour of a nuclear option from the US or UK has continued into this week's meeting of world leaders in Glasgow. And US President Joe Biden is doing his best to distance himself from what he called Mr Morrison's "clumsy" move, as the federal opposition …

Scott Morrison rejects French President's criticism over handling of scrapped submarine project
3 years, 4 months ago

Scott Morrison rejects French President's criticism over handling of scrapped submarine project

ABC  

Scott Morrison has stridently defended his integrity and personal conduct in the wake of the French President accusing the Prime Minister of lying about a $90 billion submarine contract. Key points: Scott Morrison says he raised Australia's concerns about the submarine deal with Emmanuel Macron several times The Prime Minister says the French government has been "sledging" Australia Mr Macron …

French President Emmanuel Macron accuses Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison of lying about submarine contract
3 years, 4 months ago

French President Emmanuel Macron accuses Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison of lying about submarine contract

ABC  

French President Emmanuel Macron has accused Scott Morrison of lying about the $90 billion submarine contract that was cancelled six weeks ago. Key points: Relations with France have tumbled since Australia announced a new security pact with the United States and United Kingdom Mr Macron said Australia's actions were "detrimental to the reputation" of the country and Prime Minister Mr …

AUKUS row: Macron says Australian PM lied about submarine deal
3 years, 4 months ago

AUKUS row: Macron says Australian PM lied about submarine deal

Al Jazeera  

French President Emmanuel Macron has accused Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison of lying to him while negotiating a submarine deal with Washington and London that sidelined Paris. Macron’s allegation on Sunday came as the two leaders attended the G20 summit in Rome, their first meeting since Australia scrapped a multibillion-dollar deal with France for conventional submarines in September. I just …

The Latest: Macron says Australia’s Morrison lied to him
3 years, 4 months ago

The Latest: Macron says Australia’s Morrison lied to him

Associated Press  

The Latest on the Group of 20 summit in Rome: ROME — French President Emmanuel Macron said Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison lied to him while he was secretly negotiating a submarine deal with the United States and Britain. ___ ROME — French President Emmanuel Macron called the Group of 20 summit in Rome “a success” that delivered results, especially …

Scott Morrison on the defensive over French submarine deal, after brief run in with Emmanuel Macron
3 years, 4 months ago

Scott Morrison on the defensive over French submarine deal, after brief run in with Emmanuel Macron

ABC  

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has crossed paths with French President Emmanuel Macron for the first time since Australia tore up its $90 billion submarine contract with French shipbuilder Naval Group. Key points: Scott Morrison and French President Emmanuel Macron met briefly on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Rome It followed their first tense phone call since Australia tore …

Biden tells Macron US ‘clumsy’ in Australia submarine deal
3 years, 4 months ago

Biden tells Macron US ‘clumsy’ in Australia submarine deal

Associated Press  

ROME — Working to patch things up with an old ally, President Joe Biden told French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday the U.S. had been “clumsy” in its handling of a secret U.S.-British submarine deal with Australia, an arrangement that left France in the lurch and rattled Europe’s faith in American loyalty. “What really matters now is what we will …

Scott Morrison speaks with French president for first time since dumping $90billion submarine deal
3 years, 4 months ago

Scott Morrison speaks with French president for first time since dumping $90billion submarine deal

Daily Mail  

Scott Morrison has spoken with French President Emmanuel Macron for the first time since Australia controversially scrapped a $90billion submarine supply deal with its European ally. The two have met for the first time since Australia controversially scrapped a $90billion submarine supply deal with its European ally 'The situation of the French businesses and their subcontractors, including Australian companies, affected …

Australia makes new strategic pact with South-East Asian nations at ASEAN summit
3 years, 4 months ago

Australia makes new strategic pact with South-East Asian nations at ASEAN summit

ABC  

Australia and the Association of South-East Asian Nations have agreed to establish a "comprehensive strategic partnership" as the federal government intensifies efforts to expand its influence in the region. Key points: Concrete details about the partnership are yet to be announced PM says AUKUS nuclear submarine deal will not be a threat to the region Indonesian President Joko Widodo said …

Scott Morrison speaks to Emmanuel Macron for the first time since AUKUS was announced
3 years, 4 months ago

Scott Morrison speaks to Emmanuel Macron for the first time since AUKUS was announced

ABC  

French President Emmanuel Macron has told Prime Minister Scott Morrison that he broke the trust between their two countries and that it is up to Canberra to repair relations. Key points: Mr Macron told the PM that Australia's AUKUS announcement broke the trust between France and Australia He says it will be up to Australia to set the terms for …

France blasts Australia's 'childish' reason for keeping secret nuclear sub deal with UK and UK
3 years, 5 months ago

France blasts Australia's 'childish' reason for keeping secret nuclear sub deal with UK and UK

Daily Mail  

Australia's claim it couldn't consult France ahead of time about dumping a $90 billion submarine contract has been labelled 'childish' by the European nation's returning ambassador. But he says France doesn't know if it can trust Australia after being lied to, and cast doubt on whether the two governments were still friends. Australia's claim it couldn't consult France ahead of …

France to return ambassador to Australia after submarines fracas
3 years, 5 months ago

France to return ambassador to Australia after submarines fracas

Live Mint  

France said it would send its ambassador back to Australia, as the allies sought to mend a major rift caused when Canberra scuttled a lucrative French submarine deal to join a new security pact with the U.S. and U.K. France recalled its ambassadors to Washington and Canberra last month after the announcement of the new AUKUS partnership, under which Australia …

Australia welcoming back French ambassador after sub spat
3 years, 5 months ago

Australia welcoming back French ambassador after sub spat

Associated Press  

CANBERRA, Australia — Prime Minister Scott Morrison welcomed France’s decision to return its ambassador to Australia and said Thursday the bilateral relationship was bigger than the canceled submarine contract. Morrison dismissed suggestions that Australia needed to rebuild its relationship with France after canceling a 90 billion Australian dollar contract last month, an act French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian described …

Turnbull accuses Morrison of damaging Australia’s national security with submarine deal
3 years, 5 months ago

Turnbull accuses Morrison of damaging Australia’s national security with submarine deal

ABC  

Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull has accused Scott Morrison of damaging Australia's national security interests and treating France with contempt, warning it may take years to repair diplomatic relations. Key points: Malcolm Turnbull says Australia is less trustworthy after a "deceitful" decision to cancel a French submarine contract The former prime minister says damaged relations have put the country at …

Scott Morrison's AUKUS submarine deal and 'BFF theatre' leaves Australia in a tricky spot
3 years, 5 months ago

Scott Morrison's AUKUS submarine deal and 'BFF theatre' leaves Australia in a tricky spot

ABC  

The federal Coalition have always been keen advocates of contracting things out. This week's moves – the announcement that Australia may build submarines with US and British technology and news of more US troops rotated here – fundamentally change our relationship with the world. It might also make sense to ramp-up your armaments — such as long-range Tomahawk Cruise Missiles …

Aukus: French naval group seeks compensation after Australia buys nuclear-powered vessels from US and UK
3 years, 5 months ago

Aukus: French naval group seeks compensation after Australia buys nuclear-powered vessels from US and UK

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy France's Naval Group said it …

Labor's Penny Wong questions impact of AUKUS deal on Australia's defence autonomy
3 years, 5 months ago

Labor's Penny Wong questions impact of AUKUS deal on Australia's defence autonomy

ABC  

Shadow Foreign Minister Penny Wong has warned the federal government must not sacrifice Australia's independence as it pushes ahead with its ambitious plan to use US and UK technology to build a fleet of nuclear-powered submarines. Key points: In a speech to the US Studies Centre, Senator Wong will re-enforce Labor's support for the nuclear-powered submarines She will question whether …

Biden speaks to Macron to smooth tensions
3 years, 5 months ago

Biden speaks to Macron to smooth tensions

The Hindu  

France’s Ambassador to the U.S., Philippe Etienne, will return to Washington next week. Open consultation “The two leaders agreed that the situation would have benefitted from open consultations among allies on matters of strategic interest to France and our European partners. Mr. Etienne will begin “intensive work” with U.S. officials when he gets back next week, the White House said, …

Indranil Banerjie | Europe needs rethink as Atlantic divide widening
3 years, 5 months ago

Indranil Banerjie | Europe needs rethink as Atlantic divide widening

Deccan Chronicle  

The French are furious. Pointing out that the US, Australia and Britain “have long been faithful and capable partners”, Mr Biden declared: “Today, we are taking another historic step to deepen and formalise cooperation among all three of our nations, because we all recognise the imperative of ensuring peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific over the long term.” The French, …

‘Get a grip’: British PM urges France to move on from AUKUS row
3 years, 5 months ago

‘Get a grip’: British PM urges France to move on from AUKUS row

Al Jazeera  

Boris Johnson tells Paris to ‘give me a break’ amid French fury over new security pact between UK, US and Australia. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has urged France to “get a grip” after Paris spent days reacting furiously to being sidelined by a new security pact brokered between the United Kingdom, United States and Australia. Johnson on Wednesday praised …

France rallies EU as trust in US, UK and Australia wanes
3 years, 5 months ago

France rallies EU as trust in US, UK and Australia wanes

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — France’s European Union partners agreed Tuesday to put the country’s festering dispute over a major Indo-Pacific defense deal between the U.S., Australia and Britain at the top of bloc’s political agenda, including at an EU summit next month. “It’s definitely something that raised interest and will occupy us in the months to come,” Gasper Dovzan, Slovenia’s foreign affairs …

French foreign minister says “crisis of trust” with the US as row over submarine deal deepens
3 years, 5 months ago

French foreign minister says “crisis of trust” with the US as row over submarine deal deepens

Firstpost  

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen has come out in support of France saying “one of our member states has been treated in a way that is not acceptable” United Nations: France’s top diplomat declared Monday that there is a “crisis of trust” in the United States after a Pacific defense deal stung France and left Europe wondering about …

‘Crisis of trust': France bristles at US submarine deal
3 years, 5 months ago

‘Crisis of trust': France bristles at US submarine deal

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — France’s top diplomat declared Monday that there is a “crisis of trust” in the United States after a Pacific defense deal stung France and left Europe wondering about its longtime ally across the Atlantic. Speaking to reporters in New York, French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said European countries won’t let Washington leave them behind when shaping …

EU backs France as Australia submarine deal strains alliance
3 years, 5 months ago

EU backs France as Australia submarine deal strains alliance

Al Jazeera  

European Union leaders have rallied behind France in its anger over a multi-billion dollar submarine deal with Australia that was scuppered when Canberra signed up to a trilateral Asia Pacific security pact with the United States and the United Kingdom. Speaking after the closed-door meeting on the sidelines of the assembly, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said “more cooperation, …

France rallies EU as trust in U.S., Britain and Australia wanes
3 years, 5 months ago

France rallies EU as trust in U.S., Britain and Australia wanes

LA Times  

France’s European Affairs Minister Clement Beaune, right, speaks with the media as he arrives for a meeting at the European Council building in Brussels on Tuesday. “It’s definitely something that raised interest and will occupy us in the months to come,” Gasper Dovzan, Slovenia’s foreign affairs chief, told reporters after chairing a meeting of the bloc’s European affairs ministers in …

Australia's free trade deal with the EU could be in trouble after scrapping French submarines project
3 years, 5 months ago

Australia's free trade deal with the EU could be in trouble after scrapping French submarines project

ABC  

The government is "hoping and praying" French anger over Australia's decision to scrap a $90 billion submarine contract with the country will not spill over into its other trade negotiations with Europe. Key points: Senior European officials are questioning Australia's reliability after it ended its deal with France Two-way trade between the EU and Australia is valued at almost $85 …

France’s Macron to talk to Biden amid crisis over submarines
3 years, 6 months ago

France’s Macron to talk to Biden amid crisis over submarines

Associated Press  

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron will speak in the coming days with President Joe Biden in their first contact since a major diplomatic crisis erupted between France and the United States over a submarine deal with Australia, an official said Sunday. The phone call is at the request of Biden, government spokesman Gabriel Attal said, adding that there was …

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