France's defense minister, Florence Parly, has canceled a high-level meeting with UK Defense Secretary Ben Wallace 🚫🇫🇷🇬🇧. This fallout comes after Australia signed the AUKUS deal with the US and UK to build nuclear-powered submarines, effectively ending Australia's existing submarine contract with France.
The sudden move has sparked a diplomatic feud, with French President Emmanuel Macron recalling ambassadors to Washington and Canberra 🇫🇷🔄🇺🇸🇦🇺. According to French officials, Macron was only notified of the contract's cancellation hours before the public announcement, leaving little room for preparation.
As tensions rise, European Union foreign ministers are set to discuss the dispute during the UN General Assembly in New York on Monday 🗽🌐. Meanwhile, UK Foreign Office Minister James Cleverly emphasized that despite the current tension, the relationship between the UK and France will continue to endure 💬🤝.
Stay tuned as international leaders navigate this complex situation and work towards resolving the ongoing tensions. 🌍✨
