Thailand expects to complete its negotiations over a free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union by the end of next year, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said yesterday during a state visit to France. In a statement issued after a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace in Paris, the Thai leader … Read more
Advertisement In the wake of Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s visits to Paris in 2018 and 2022, French President Emmanuel Macron paid a two-day official visit to Uzbekistan on November 1 and 2. The visit holds profound symbolism, as it coincided with the 30th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation between … Read more
The Pulse | Diplomacy | South Asia In Sri Lanka, Macron continued his message that France is ready to uphold the sovereignty of island nations susceptible to the negative influence of China. Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe (left) walks with French President Emmanuel Macron ahead of bilateral discussions in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Jul. 28, 2023. Credit: Presidential Secretariat of … Read more
Advertisement From July 24-29, French President Emmanuel Macron will embark on a historic journey to the heart of the South Pacific. After his visit to New Caledonia, he will be the first French president to travel to non-French Pacific islands: Vanuatu and Papua New Guinea. This highlights a paradox for France in the region: Despite … Read more
China Power | Economy | East Asia President Macron’s recent state visit to China resulted in rare yuan-denominated deals. Does that signal French support for renminbi internationalization? Advertisement In April, French President Emmanuel Macron found himself in hot water after making controversial statements in an explosive interview after a state visit to China. The French leader warned against becoming “America’s … Read more