Morrison speaks on French subs issue

By Agence France-Presse

Sep 20, 2021 12:52 am

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Sunday the French government would have known Canberra had 'deep and grave concerns' about French submarines before the deal was torn up last week.

France is furious at Australia's decision to withdraw from a multibillion-dollar deal to build French submarines in favor of American nuclear-powered vessels, recalling its ambassadors from Canberra and Washington and accusing its allies of 'lying' about their plans.

In this file photo taken on June 15, 2021 Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison gestures as he leaves 10 Downing street in central London.. Morrison on September 16, 2021 extended an open invitation for talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, after announcing a series of high-tech military purchases spurred by Beijing's growing strength. AFP FILE PHOTO

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