"France will be a crucial partner in achieving Australia's new ambitions," said Mr Albanese, who is currently in Paris.
Mr Albanese said he recognised that France is not just a "great European power" but also an "Indo-Pacific and global power". As well as the failed submarine deal, Mr Albanese and Mr Macron are expected to discuss a free trade deal Australia is seeking with Europe.Diplomatic relations between Canberra and Paris were put to the test last year when Mr Morrison announced Australia would enter a security pact with the United States and United Kingdom — AUKUS — and purchase nuclear submarines.
Mr Morrison did not successfully repair relations with Paris before ending his term as prime minister. Following the result of the 2022 Australian federal election, Mr Le Drian said: “I can’t stop myself from saying that the defeat of Morrison suits me very well”.
So proud of our PM..
Typical labor. Happy to spend money to look good. I don’t care as long as I am not paying more tax.
Ugly arrogant Albomoronic
benlewismedia I really wish the press would stop saying France repudiated us because we cancelled a deal. Macron repudiated Morrison for the poor and devious way Morrison handled the cancellation. Very different things.
2 second wonder
Don’t give the French our tax money.
France. And they think Australia’s colonial history is poor.
These are smart politicians they know bullshit when they hear it. Unfortunately he is just pissing in everyone’s pocket.
century strong