Macron directly criticized the US President Trump's foreign policy: France rejects "neo-colonialism, neo-imperialism" and "defeatism"
French President Macron strongly condemned "neo-colonialism and neo-imperialism" in international relations on Thursday, specifically pointing out the US President Trump's foreign policy, which he believes is "gradually drifting away" from certain allies and "ignoring the constraints of international rules."
At the annual meeting of French ambassadors, Macron delivered a speech addressing the "chaotic world," advocating for "effective multilateralism" to deal with this "uncontrolled world." He said, "We oppose neo-colonialism and neo-imperialism," but also "we oppose conquest and defeatism."
He said, "The United States is an old power, but it is gradually distancing itself from certain allies and breaking the international rules that it was still advocating recently, whether in trade, certain security issues or in certain forums."
He continued, "We are suffering from anti-colonial rhetoric that does not match reality and our practices; at the same time, we are also suffering from new colonialist aggression from certain countries. One can say it is a bad situation. I believe that if we remain firm, determined and take action, we can achieve fruitful results. But this requires great perseverance,"
Macron said, "We oppose neo-colonialism and neo-imperialism, but we also oppose conquest and defeatism. We want to be strong partners, doing everything we can. Once we make a commitment, we will do our utmost. This is of great importance for our diplomacy, our companies, and our strategic interests around the world."
In his speech, Macron also mentioned that the current world is "a world where powerful countries are trying to divide," and he specifically mentioned the arrest of the Venezuelan president Maduro, as well as Trump's repeated demands for Greenland.
At a time when France has just taken over the G7 presidency, Macron also reiterated his hope to turn the G7 into a "cooperative" platform to address "global imbalances."
Source: rfi
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