"We will conduct a dialogue with the new American administration, and in these new relations we must continue to strengthen the autonomy and actions of Europe," RIA Novosti quoted Le Drian as saying at the session of the Paris Peace Forum.
According to him, with the new US administration it will be possible to simply move forward in dialogue on a number of issues.
He clarified that he means issues related to climate challenges, with the coronavirus pandemic.
“But there are also more complex issues related to strategic security,” the minister added.
Earlier, the head of the German Foreign Ministry, Heiko Maas, said that the rivalry of the superpowers on the world stage threatens the largest arms race since the Cold War.