France recalls envoys in U.S. and Australia over submarine deal

Record ID: 1637242

  • Title: France recalls envoys in U.S. and Australia over submarine deal
  • Date: 17th September 2021
  • Summary: WASHINGTON DC, UNITED STATES (SEPTEMBER 17, 2021) (REUTERS) VARIOUS EXTERIORS OF FRENCH EMBASSY FRENCH FLAG VARIOUS EXTERIORS OF FRENCH EMBASSY
  • Embargoed: 1st October 2021 22:15
  • Keywords: France Washington embassy
  • Location: WASHINGTON D.C., UNITED STATES / INTERNET
  • Reuters ID: LVA001EV3ZXON
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9
  • Story Text: France said on Friday (Sept 17) it had decided to recall its ambassadors in the United States and Australia for consultations after Australia struck a deal with the United States and Britain which ended a $40 billion French-designed submarine deal.
    Foreign minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said in a statement that the rare decision taken by President Emmanuel Macron was made due to the seriousness of the event.
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