17 Sep 2021

“The abandonment of the submarine project ... and the announcement of a new partnership with the United States aiming at launching new studies for future possible nuclear propulsion cooperation is unacceptable behaviour between allies. The consequences touch the very concept that we have of alliances, our partnerships and the importance of the Indo-Pacific for Europe.”

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Jean-Yves Le Drian

   Politician

Foreign Minister of France

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Australia developing nuclear-powered submarines with the help of US and UK and ends a multi-billion dollar contract to buy French diesel-powered submarines - France reaction

France - Australia relations

Indo-Pacific region