In the dispute over a new Indo-Pacific security alliance, France has recalled its ambassadors from the USA and Australia for consultations.
Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian justified the "extraordinary decision" in a statement on Friday by saying that the announcements by Washington and Canberra were "extremely serious".
The extraordinary step is taking place at the request of President Emmanuel Macron.
Because of the new security alliance, Australia surprisingly canceled the purchase of French submarines that had been negotiated for years.
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