Macron touches Beijing’s nerves on Taiwan and Tibet as he heads for the exit

From Taiwan to Tibet, French President Emmanuel Macron has touched Beijing’s nerves on a range of sensitive issues over the past few weeks. On a trip to Japan earlier this month, he and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi “emphasised the importance of peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and urged a peaceful resolution of cross-strait issues through constructive dialogue”. The irritation for Beijing was less about the language and more about the timing, with the joint statement coming...

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Leaders of France and Greece say the EU's defense splurge is no alternative to the NATO alliance

Support for Cyprus ‘gamechanger’ for EU defence, say Mitsotakis, Macron

Support provided to Cyprus during recent regional tensions was described as a “gamechanger” by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Saturday, who said European allies acted collectively to assist a member state facing security threats. Speaking alongside French President Emmanuel Macron during a visit to the frigate Kimon in Piraeus, Mitsotakis said that “we supported […]

Greece and France sign nine agreements

A ceremony for the signing of a series of agreements between Greece and France was held at the Maximos Mansion, beginning with the Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, signed by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and the President of France, Emmanuel Macron. The following agreements were also signed by the competent ministers of the two countries: An […]

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EU mutual assistance clause is unambiguous, France’s Macron says - eKathimerini.com

EU mutual assistance clause is unambiguous, France’s Macron says  eKathimerini.com

Macron to Mitsotakis: Greece is a model of economic progress, France will invest more

The French president spoke of an alignment of the geostrategic interests of Greece and France and called on French companies to invest in our country. He also sent a message about an “alliance of independents” and expressed his support for the IMEC corridor The post Macron to Mitsotakis: Greece is a model of economic progress, France will invest more appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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