May 27 (Reuters) - The new governments of France and Australia are preparing to rebuild bilateral relations, according to Reuters.Relations between the two countries hit a low point when the former Australian government tore up the French submarine contract in September 2021.
On the 26th local time, the French Presidential Palace issued a statement saying that French President Emmanuel Macron spoke with the new Australian Prime Minister Albanese to congratulate him on his election.
FILE PHOTO: French President Emmanuel Macron.
The statement also said, "Former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison's decision to terminate the submarine contract is a serious breach of trust. The President of France and the Australian Prime Minister have agreed to rebuild bilateral relations on the basis of mutual trust and respect." "The two countries will build a new bilateral agenda. Develop a roadmap."
Albanese speaks to supporters at a Labour party event in Sydney, Australia, May 22, 2022.
On September 15, 2021, the United States, Britain and Australia announced the establishment of a security partnership (AUKUS). After Australia received a commitment from the United States and Britain to help it develop nuclear submarines, Australia turned around and cancelled the high-value submarine contract signed with the French Naval Group, which caused strong dissatisfaction in France. .As a result, the relationship between France and the United States has also cracked. France accused the United States of "stabbing a knife in the back" and once recalled its ambassador to the United States.
