Macron and Carney Tout Independent France-Canada Axis at Atlantic Meeting
RFI reported that French President Emmanuel Macron hosted Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon on Sunday to showcase a partnership aimed at defending 'sovereignty.'
French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to the French Atlantic territory of Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon on Sunday, September 20, according to RFI.
The broadcaster reported that the two leaders used the visit to showcase a closer, independent France-Canada relationship intended to help defend what they described as "sovereignty."
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- À Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, Emmanuel Macron et Mark Carney vantent un axe franco-canadien indépendant — RFI — Français
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