Condolences after the death of Queen Elizabeth II, congratulations on her appointment and the “desire to cooperate closely”: Emmanuel Macron spoke for the first time this Saturday with the new conservative British Prime Minister Liz Truss, indicated the Elysee.
The French president, who will be present at the queen’s funeral on September 19 in London, “once again offered his condolences to all the British people following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. He expressed his sadness on behalf of the French, to which joins that of its British neighbours”, underlines the presidency.
During this interview, Emmanuel Macron “congratulated the prime minister on her appointment. The two leaders recalled the dense and historical ties that bind France and the United Kingdom, and their desire to strengthen them even more”, continues Elysée.
“They expressed their desire to cooperate closely on common challenges, starting with support for Ukraine and responses to the consequences of the conflict on food insecurity and energy prices,” the statement concluded.
A message partially collected in tweets by Emmanuel Macron in French and English. Before Liz Truss took office, the two leaders had spoken more distantly.
France and the UK, friend or foe?
Asked three weeks ago about Emmanuel Macron, “friend or foe”, during an electoral meeting of the Conservative Party, the head of the British Government Truss then refused to answer. “The jury is still out,” replied the then head of British diplomacy.
Emmanuel Macron had responded the next day saying that the United Kingdom was “a friendly, strong and allied nation, whoever its leaders are, and sometimes despite and beyond their leaders or the small mistakes they may make in About dais “.
“It’s never good to lose your bearings too much in life. If I was asked the question … who is being considered for future leadership in Britain, I wouldn’t worry. I wouldn’t ask for a second. The UK is friends with France,” insisted Emmanuel Macron.
On Monday, Emmanuel Macron assured that France was “available to work among allies and friends” with Liz Truss.
Source: BFM TV
