Macron said that France will adhere to independent foreign policy

Xinhua News Agency, Paris, September 1st (Reporter Xu Yongchun) French President Macron said on September 1 that France will adhere to independent foreign policy and not be a vassal of any great power.

Macron said at a French envoy held in Paris that day that the world is undergoing profound and long -term changes today. There are allies and partners in France to have values ​​consensus with the United States, but France always adheres to independent foreign policies. France will not choose to stand in line, let alone be the vassal of any great power. France and Europe must ensure that "geopolitical independence" must not be forced to choose, but should be free.

Macron said that when the international situation is turbulent, France will be committed to a balanced role. France will also strive to enhance the status of European countries in NATO and make Europe not become the "vassal partner" of the United States.

Talking about the situation in Ukraine, Macron said he would continue to talk to Russia and maintain consistent with allies. France will continue to assist Ukraine, but will not participate directly.

In terms of European construction, Macron reiterated to strengthen European defense capabilities, build a more independent, open and strong Europe, and jointly respond to the crisis through united and coordinated actions. He welcomed the European Union's expansion and reform speech on the EU's expansion and reform.

In a speech in Prague, the Czech capital Prague on August 29, he said that he supported Ukraine, Moldova and other countries to join the European Union; with the expansion of the EU in the future, the EU should reform the "unanimous consent" decision -making method and gradually transition to the "specific majority consent" , Eli Member State coordinates the coordination of important affairs.

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