Here is the official response of France to the ๐ฌ๐ง๐ฆ๐บ๐บ๐ธ announcement. Very strong words:
"This decision is contrary to the letter and the spirit of the cooperation that prevailed between France and Australia, based on a relationship of political trust".
diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/dossiers-paโฆ
"This decision is contrary to the letter and the spirit of the cooperation that prevailed between France and Australia, based on a relationship of political trust".
diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/dossiers-paโฆ
"The US choice to exclude a European ally and partner such as France from a structuring partnership with Australia, at a time when we are facing unprecedented challenges in the Indo-Pacific region ...
... whether in terms of our values or in terms of respect for multilateralism based on the rule of law, shows a lack of coherence that France can only note and regret".
"As the only European nation present in the Indo-Pacific with nearly two million citizens and more than 7,000 military personnel, France is a reliable partner that will continue to fulfill its commitments, as it has always done".
"The regrettable decision that has just been announced regarding only reinforces the need to make the issue of European strategic autonomy loud and clear. There is no other credible way to defend our interests and our values in the world, including in the Indo-Pacific".
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