Macron denounces 'new imperialism' in Pacific

By Agence France-Presse

Jul 27, 2023 2:00 pm

PORT VILA: French President Emmanuel Macron denounced the 'new imperialism' in the Pacific during a landmark visit to the region on Thursday, warning of a threat to the sovereignty of smaller states.

Speaking in Vanuatu, Macron — the first sitting French leader to visit an independent Pacific Island state — sought to offer a French alternative in a region where the United States and China are competing for influence.

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