Europeans should be able to cover their responsibility to be independent and capable of supporting themselves, says French President Macron during a joint press conference with NATO chief.
Macron has long argued that Europe should be less dependent on the US for its own defence. / Photo: AFP
"Europeans should be able to cover their responsibility to be independent and capable of supporting themselves," he said during a joint press conference with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg in Paris on Monday. He said that the Alliance plays a crucial role by using collective deterrence, bringing together all its allies.He said France remains steadfast and resolute in its stance and will persist in this support.
He noted that another issue will be discussed — sharing the burden of security — during the NATO Summit, which will be held in Washington, DC, on July 9-11.Stoltenberg underscored France's leadership within NATO, noting its pivotal role in various defence operations.
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