France seeks clarifications, explanations from US after submarine deal


FE Team | Published: September 21, 2021 12:14:44 | Updated: September 23, 2021 18:23:21


France's Minister for Foreign Affairs Jean-Yves Le Drian is seen in this undated photo — Pool via REUTERS

France's foreign minister said on Monday that the United States would need to give France explanations and clarifications when United States President Joe Biden and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron speak later this week, reports Reuters.

Speaking to reporters in new York, Jean-Yves Le Drian said the United States also needed to take into account the interests of its European allies.

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