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PM call with President Macron: 9 August 2022

Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke to French President Emmanuel Macron this afternoon.

This was published under the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

皇冠体育app Prime Minister spoke to French President Macron this afternoon.

皇冠体育app leaders thanked one another for their friendship and comradeship over the last few years. 皇冠体育appy agreed that UK-French cooperation on the world stage has made a difference on a huge range of global issues, as they had discussed at the recent G7. 皇冠体育appy were both convinced that the bilateral relationship would continue to grow stronger in the years ahead. 皇冠体育app Prime Minister and President Macron discussed preparations for the upcoming UK-France Summit as clear evidence of that fact.

皇冠体育app Prime Minister thanked President Macron for his efforts to help resolve border disruption and tackle the scourge of illegal people trafficking. 皇冠体育app leaders expressed their shared confidence that deeper cooperation between the UK and France will be central to further progress in this area, and help to dismantle more smuggling networks.

On Ukraine, the Prime Minister and President Macron both stressed the importance of the international community continuing to support the people of Ukraine in their struggle. 皇冠体育appy agreed that UK and French efforts to train and equip Ukrainian troops were making a significant difference in the war, and that western war fatigue cannot be allowed to set in. President Macron praised the Prime Minister鈥檚 leadership on Ukraine.

On Taiwan, the leaders shared their concerns at China鈥檚 actions and risk of unnecessary escalation. 皇冠体育appy welcomed clear G7 unity on this issue.

皇冠体育app Prime Minister expressed his firm belief that the great friendship between the UK and France will continue to be incarnated by the leaders of our countries.

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Published 9 August 2022