Macron and Carney hold joint press conference in Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon
The French and Canadian leaders met on the small North Atlantic archipelago in a visit described as a show of unity amid pressure from Donald Trump.
French President Emmanuel Macron reaffirmed French sovereignty over the archipelago of Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon upon his arrival there on Saturday evening, according to France 24.
On Sunday, Macron welcomed Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney for what France 24 described as an unprecedented visit to the small French territory in the North Atlantic. The visit was intended to reaffirm unity among Canada, France and European partners amid recurring pressure from US President Donald Trump, the broadcaster reported.
The two leaders held a joint press conference following their meeting, according to France 24.
Sources
- Conférence de presse de Macron et Carney à Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon — France 24 — Français
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