Australia Accused of Breaking ‘Relationship of Trust’ by French President

Australia Accused of Breaking ‘Relationship of Trust’ by French President
French President Emmanuel Macron (R) and Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison answer the press prior to a working diner at the Elysee Palace in Paris on June 15, 2021. Thomas Samson/AFP via Getty Images
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Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has spoken with French President Emmanuel Macron for the first time since a diplomatic row erupted over the cancellation of an AU$90 billion (US$65 billion) submarine contract with the European power.

The Elysée Palace issued a statement of the phone call between the two leaders on Oct. 28, saying the move “broke the relationship of trust” between both nations.

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Daniel Y. Teng is based in Brisbane, Australia. He focuses on national affairs, including federal politics and Australia-China relations. Got a tip? Contact him at [email protected].
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