Posted on 06/15/2021 8:12:19 PM PDT by SeekAndFind
European leaders have backed Australia against Beijing’s ongoing economic coercion campaign and its increased belligerence in the Indo-Pacific region.
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison was in Paris on Tuesday where he met with French President Emmanuel Macron at Elysees Palace. They discussed issues ranging from tensions in the Indo-Pacific, counter-terrorism efforts, and the Future Submarine Program.
Macron publicly backed the prime minister and rebuked the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)’s aggression in the South China Sea.
“You are at the forefront of the tensions that exist in the region, of the threats, and sometimes intimidation, and I want to reiterate here how much we stand by your side,” he told reporters.
“I would like to reiterate how committed France remains to defending the balance in the Indo-Pacific region and how much we consider the partnership we have with Australia is essential in the Indo-Pacific strategy,” he added.
“We firmly reject any coercive economic measures taken against Australia in flagrant violation of international law.”
During the press conference, Morrison described the firm relationship between Australia and France.
“No one understands liberty more than the French,” Morrison told reporters.
“Affinity is the word we use to describe our partnership—an affinity across so many areas of the relationship,” he added.
“Every element of our partnership is about reinforcing the values and beliefs we hold dearly.”
France has upped its engagement in the Indo-Pacific region in recent months, engaging in joint naval exercises with Australian naval ships through the South China Sea in April. France also has a stake in the region as it maintains sovereignty over French Polynesia, New Caledonia, and Wallis and Futuna.
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Good luck with that.
Just remember that China Joe has your back too.
RE: Good luck with that.
I’d feel better if we have Japan, South Korea, India and a firm and steady USA in that alliance.
No wonder the talking heads on Australia’s Sky News are so worried. UK really does not have that steller of a record since WWll and after Napoleon, the French record is one of Cheese Eating Surrender Monkeys. And then there is the disUnited States, whose military is trying to decide which of 492 or so genders they are and searching for the Evil White Supremists boogy man.
“We stand by your side...but we won’t lift a finger other than issue a sternly-worded denunciation should there be an attack.”
“We stand by your side’’. While we bang on America’s door for help.
I’m sure the Chinese are afraid of the Brits and the French
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