Mike Pompeo received by Emmanuel Macron and Jean-Yves Le Drian

US Foreign Minister Mike Pompeo here in New York City on August 20, 2020. Mike Segar / Reuters

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It is in this context of tense transition that the head of American diplomacy is expected at the Elysee Palace.

After a private weekend in the capital with his wife Susan, Mike Pompeo will be received this Monday by President Macron, after an interview with his counterpart Jean-Yves Le Drian.

He will continue his trip to Turkey, Georgia, Israel, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and finally Saudi Arabia.

A farewell tour of sorts.

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Allies, partners and friends: the State Department insists on the historical ties that unite France and the United States on the eve of Mike Pompeo's visit.

A visit that will remain discreet;

it takes place at the request of the Americans, says one in Paris, and " 

 ".

The transition period is complicating diplomatic relations, but there will be plenty of topics for discussion.

On the American side, the importance of transatlantic cooperation in economic matters, a key alliance within NATO, a convergence of views on Russia and an unwavering partnership in the fight against terrorism is mentioned.

But the tone should be less consensual and more tense on other subjects;

in particular on the possibility of an acceleration of the

and Afghanistan: Jean-Yves Le Drian said it on Friday, he will inform his counterpart of the French disagreement on such a possibility.

Before the establishment of the Democratic team, the Trump administration has two months ahead of it.

Other issues on which views diverge radically and which could be mentioned, Iran, and the Middle East.

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• France

• United States

• Emmanuel Macron

• Jean-Yves Le Drian