Speaking at the annualgathering of French ambassadors in Paris, Macron stated, "Iran is theprincipal strategic and security challenge for France, Europe, the entireregion, and far beyond."
Macron also said that Iran'snuclear program is nearing a point of no return, and France will need to hold astrategic dialogue on Tehran with Trump’s incoming administration.
He pledged continued supportfor Kurdish fighters, whom he described as "freedom warriors"combating terrorism, including ISIS.
Reflecting on Trump's firstterm he added, "Between 2016 and 2020, France worked effectively withPresident Trump. If we act weak or defeatist, we reduce our chances of earningAmerica’s respect under Trump’s leadership."
Additionally, he called for USsupport to shift the dynamics and encourage Russia to negotiate, stressing theEuropean Union’s responsibility to provide security guarantees for Ukraine,"this is Europe's duty as the first line of defense."
Macron highlighted, "Thequestion is whether Europeans want to produce what they need for their securityover the next 20 years,", warning of the risks of over-reliance on the USdefense industry, which could lead to "strategic dependencies."
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