France and Canada pledge closer ties amid US tensions
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French President Emmanuel Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney have announced plans to strengthen bilateral relations, focusing on defense, economic cooperation, and space exploration. The leaders met in Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, a French territory off Canada’s Atlantic coast, marking the first such visit by a Canadian prime minister and a French president since 2014. According to Reuters, the meeting comes amid strained relations between Canada and the US, as well as growing geopolitical tensions. The two leaders emphasized the importance of cooperation in areas such as defense, energy, and business, as Canada seeks to diversify its trade partnerships and Europe looks to secure alternative energy sources. The visit also occurred shortly after US President Donald Trump posted an image showing the islands and parts of Canada covered by the US flag, according to The Guardian. The meeting highlights Canada’s efforts to strengthen ties with the EU while navigating a trade war with the US.
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