France and Australia are launching new defense projects and in the latest joint communique following the meeting between President Macron and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in the column on defense policy, they confirmed their support for Ukraine in confronting the Kremlin.
Source: Joint statement by France and Australia
We condemn Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine and underline our solidarity with the government and people of Ukraine. We agree to continue to stand together to defend the rules-based order and the integrity of international law, which are fundamental to our shared security and prosperity, both in Europe and the Indo-Pacific.
The document also states the complex consequences of the Kremlin’s war against Ukraine for global food security.
“Given the consequences of this aggression on food security, Australia will support the French-led FARM (Food and Agriculture Resilience Mission) initiative, including through continued funding for the Agriculture Market Information System, which plays a key role in providing timely information on the supply of the main food commodities.”
Australia and France will shape a new defence relationship and strengthen our collaboration and exchange on shared security interests, including through operational engagement and intelligence sharing.
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