US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian will be in New York for the diplomatic meeting of member countries.
Coming soon to common ground? Washington “hopes” to be able to discuss with France its dispute over the submarine crisis “next week” at the UN, said the spokesman for US diplomacy on Friday (September 17).
“We have been in close contact with our French allies”, and “We look forward to continuing our discussion of this topic at a high level in the coming days, including at the UN General Assembly next week.” in New York, Ned Price said in a tweet.
[1 of 3]: We have been in close contact with our French allies. We understand your position and are aware of your plans to call Ambassador Etienne back to Paris for consultations. France is a vital partner and our oldest ally, and we highly value our relationship. pic.twitter.com/xLci8Y8V6V
– Ned Price (@StateDeptSpox) September 18, 2021
he added “understand their position”, and took note of the unprecedented decision to recall the French Ambassador to Paris “for consult”.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian will be in New York next week for the world’s largest annual meeting of diplomacy.