September 21, 2026

PARIS - French President Emmanuel Macron said Sunday that France supports the agenda of rapprochement between Canada and the European Union (EU).

Macron made the remarks at a joint press conference with visiting Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in Saint-Pierre, capital of the French overseas territory of Saint-Pierre and Miquelon. He said it was the first official visit by a Canadian prime minister to the territory, adding that the two countries would strengthen cooperation in fisheries, security and energy.

Macron said France "very much" supports the "agenda of rapprochement" between the EU and Canada, and Canada's potential status as an associate member of the EU.

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