White House announces Biden and Macron discussed 'stronger' European defense
"Joe Biden and Emmanuel Macron discussed efforts to enable a stronger and more capable European defense while ensuring complementarity with NATO," the White House said in a statement.
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- Published Date: 09:21 | 22 October 2021
- Modified Date: 09:22 | 22 October 2021
US President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron discussed strengthening European defense in a telephone call Friday, the White House said, as Washington seeks to mend ties after a row over submarine contracts.
The two leaders "discussed efforts to enable a stronger and more capable European defense while ensuring complementarity with NATO," the statement said.
The two leaders "discussed efforts to enable a stronger and more capable European defense while ensuring complementarity with NATO," the statement said.
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