Trump-Macron meeting: Paris seeks to extend the rapprochement between the two leaders

U.S. President Donald Trump met with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron in New York on Monday afternoon, on the sidelines of international meetings being held in the city.

According to Sarah Andersen, FRANCE 24's correspondent in New York, the objective for Paris is to keep the United States engaged in negotiations alongside Ukraine. Emmanuel Macron would thus seek to take advantage of this meeting to extend the rapprochement observed recently between Donald Trump and European leaders.

The meeting is part of a busy diplomatic calendar in New York, where many heads of state and government traditionally meet during the period of UN General Assembly meetings. These bilateral meetings often allow leaders to discuss sensitive international issues on the sidelines of official sessions.

The Ukraine issue remains a central concern for the Europeans, who have been seeking for several months to ensure that Washington remains involved in diplomatic efforts and support for Kiev. The American position on this issue has been the subject of particular attention from European capitals, concerned about the continued commitment of the United States.

No further details were immediately released on the precise content of the exchanges between the two leaders or on possible joint announcements at the end of this meeting.