French outpost off Canada in the spotlight as Macron hosts Carney on symbolic visit
President Emmanuel Macron embarked Saturday on a symbolic visit to Saint Pierre and Miquelon, a French territory off Canada's Newfoundland, where he hosts Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. The first-ever visit by a Canadian prime minister to the French archipelago in the North Atlantic comes as Carney marks a shift in Ottawa's foreign policy toward Europe amid growing tensions with the US.
French President Emmanuel Macron visited the French territory of Saint Pierre and Miquelon, located off the coast of Canada's Newfoundland. He hosted Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who was the first Canadian prime minister to visit the archipelago.
The visit was seen as a symbolic meeting to show unity and mutual respect between the two countries. According to Macron's office, France and Canada share values of freedom, democracy, rule of law, and respect for national sovereignty.
The meeting took place as Canada and the European Union are in talks to create a tighter alliance amid growing tensions with the US. CityNews reported that Macron was scheduled to stay on the islands from September 19 to 21, before traveling to New York City for the UN General Assembly.
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