Original Title: US Vice President Harris Arrives in France to Repair US-French Relations after Submarine Disturbance
China News Service, November 10 According to foreign media reports, on the 9th local time, US Vice President Harris arrived in Paris, France for a five-day visit. Agence France-Presse stated that Harris’ trip was aimed at repairing the tension between the United States and France due to the Australian submarine contract.
According to reports, Harris told the media at Orly Airport: “I am very happy to come to France and look forward to fruitful discussions in the next few days to strengthen US-French relations. American and French scientists conducting research on viruses.
In September, the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom announced the establishment of the defense alliance AUKUS in the Pacific region. Australia cancelled the tens of billions of dollars of submarine contract with France and switched to purchasing nuclear-powered submarines from the United States, triggering differences between the United States and France.
US President Biden tried to mend relations with French President Macron at a meeting in October. Biden said that the United States had acted “clumsy” behind France’s and Australia’s submarine deal.
US Secretary of State Blincoln and National Security Adviser Sullivan also visited Paris one after another, trying to calm the “anger” of France.
The report pointed out that Macron will meet with Harris on the afternoon of the 10th. According to the White House, the two sides will discuss the situation in the Indo-Pacific region, Europe and the world‘s security issues. The outside world is also expected to confirm that Harris will confirm Biden’s proposal. The discussion includes the possibility that the United States may support the French army in combating extremist Islamic armed operations in the Sahel region of West Africa, as well as strengthening the European defense plan.
Before Harris’s visit to France, a senior White House official said, “The relationship between the United States and France, and the transatlantic relationship between the United States and Europe, are of vital importance to the United States. This is what Biden has always emphasized during the campaign.”
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