France’s ambassador to Australia has seemingly modified his tune, a yr after he savaged Scott Morrison for ruining the 2 international locations’ relationship.
Jean-Pierre Thébault gave a glowing overview of the Albanese authorities on Sunday, as Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles, and Foreign Minister Penny Wong head to France and the United Kingdom for high-level conferences.
It would be the first such assembly between France and Australia for the reason that Morrison authorities dumped its $90 billion submarine take care of France for the AUKUS deal in 2021.
So indignant was France that Mr Thébault was initially recalled. A couple of months later, President Emmanuel Macron informed Australian journalists “I don’t think, I know” when requested if he believed Mr Morrison had lied to him.
In November 2021, Mr Thébault informed the National Press Club that Mr Morrison had wrecked Australia’s popularity on the worldwide stage.
“What can any partner of Australia now think is the value of Australia’s signature and commitment?” he informed the National Press Club on the time.
Mr Thébault gave a glowing ship off on Sunday as he wished Mr Marles and Senator Wong effectively on their journey.
“Proud of next FRAUmin (France-Australia ministerial) talks in Paris. On growing tensions in the Indo-Pacific, Ukraine solidarity, strengthening ties in defence, action on climate change, education and culture,” he wrote on Twitter.
“A strong, future oriented agenda for two allies and friends.”
Mr Marles and Senator Wong will meet with their French counterparts – Sébastien Lecornu and Catherine Colonna – this week.
The intention of the assembly will probably be to align French and Australian responses to the more and more strategic Indo-Pacific.
“Deepening practical co-operation with France in the Indo-Pacific, reflecting the priorities of our partners, is critical to our vision of regional stability,” Senator Wong mentioned.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
