Presidents of the United States and France Joe Biden and Emmanuel Macron held a telephone conversation on Thursday evening.
As writes “European truth“, according to the press service white house and champs elysees.
Both leaders, as noted, discussed the recent visit of the French President to China and the situation around the Taiwan Strait, and also “reaffirmed their unwavering support for Ukraine against the backdrop of Russia’s brutal aggression.”
The message from Macron’s office specifically emphasizes that “China plays an important role in helping to end the conflict (the war in Ukraine – ed.) in the medium term in accordance with the principles and purposes of the UN Charter.”
“The heads of the two states agreed on the importance of continuing to engage with the Chinese authorities on this basis,” it says.
In addition, Biden raised the issue of the need to strengthen the military potential of Europe, and Macron assured that “France will play its full role in this.”
This is the first phone call between the leaders since the French president, en route from China, urged the EU to reduce dependence on the United States and warned against being drawn into a crisis over Taiwan caused by “American tempo and China’s overreaction.”
Macron’s interview received wide publicity and raised a wave of criticism, diplomats talked about the dangers for Ukraine. It is also known that the statements of the French leader puzzled even the diplomats of his country.
Observers suggest that Macron’s rhetoric is related to his desire to involve China in the process of resolving the war between Ukraine and Russia.
Read also: Macron’s “Ukrainian plan”: what is known about the French president’s peace initiative.
