“Noting the serious erosion of confidence following former Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s decision to end the submarine program, the Australian Head of State and the (new) Australian Prime Minister have agreed to rebuild a bilateral relationship of trust and respect to tackle global challenges together.” RIA Novosti message of the Elysee Palace.
Macron and Albanese also discussed the situation in Ukraine and the response to a possible food crisis.
In September 2021, the US, UK and Australia announced the creation of the AUKUS defense alliance.
Within its framework, Washington undertakes to transfer technology to Canberra for the construction of its own nuclear submarines, as well as American cruise missiles.
In this regard, Australia canceled a €56 billion contract for the supply of 12 French Attack-class attack submarines.
In France, criticized the actions of partners.
Thus, Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian called their policy a "stab in the back", emphasizing that "the allies do not behave like that."