Statement on the phone call between President Emmanuel Macron and President Joe Biden

President MACRON spoke by phone today with U.S. President Joe BIDEN. In the spirit of their conversation on September 22, the two heads of state reviewed the work under way between France and the United States to ensure trust and meet today’s challenges together, notably the establishment of a stronger European defense that complements NATO and contributes to global security. They applauded the good progress made in these areas and agreed to deepen the dialogue and cooperation between our two countries at a meeting they will have in Rome where both will be present for the G20 summit. 

President MACRON was also pleased that he will be able to host U.S. Vice President Kamala HARRIS on the occasion of the Paris Peace Forum on November 11, and the International Conference on Libya in Paris on November 12.