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French President Emmanuel Macron visits Great Britain

Emmanuel Macron, French President, Egypt

08 July 2025 16:41 (UTC +04:00)

State visit 'significant' for Europe as UK, France get closer to face major challenges, Macron posted on his X account, APA reports citing The Guardian.

French president Emmanuel Macron said his state visit in Britain was “an important moment” for both nations, as the two countries want to “explore new means of cooperation” to face “major challenges of our time,” such as AI, defence, migration, nuclear, and security.

“I am arriving in the United Kingdom for a State Visit, followed by a Franco-British summit. An important moment for our two nations. The United Kingdom is a strategic partner, an ally, a friend. Our bond is longstanding, forged by History and strengthened by trust. Together, we will address the major challenges of our time: security, defence, nuclear energy, space, innovation, artificial intelligence, migration, and culture. These are all areas in which we seek to act together and deepen our cooperation in a concrete, effective, and lasting way. This is also a significant moment for our Europe. The willingness expressed by the United Kingdom to strengthen ties with the European Union is a powerful signal — one that I welcome. It commits us collectively to explore new means of cooperation that respect our mutual interests. There is so much we can build together: for the stability of our continent, for our shared prosperity and competitiveness, and for the protection of our democracies. Our joint efforts to support Ukraine — where the security of our continent is at stake — our industrial projects with EDF, our cooperation in space and joint military work are all concrete examples that show how vibrant and forward-looking our partnership is. French and British: two free and proud peoples who never give up. That is what unites us, beyond any official texts. That is what binds us,” the post reads.