UK Prime Minister Liz Truss calls French President Emmanuel Macron 'friend' as both leaders look to work together

Emmanuel Macron, President of France, said that he expects a new phase in UK-France relations after Brexit. The two announced they would end Channel's small boat crossings and will hold a summit next year.

The first European Political Community (EPC) meeting was attended by leaders from Turkey, Norway, the European Union (EU), the UK, and the Balkans in Prague on Thursday.

Leaders hold discussion

The topics of discussion were migration, energy, security and the Ukraine-Russia war. The Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky joined via a video link. The grouping is being called the European Political Community, which is beyond the EU, and Macron has been its biggest supporter.

French President said he was happy to meet Truss again as they shared the same values. Macron said UK is an island but it is not different from the continent, and there are many things in common.

France and the UK have been at loggerheads lately due to various issues, like the Channel's boat crossings, Brexit issues and a pact between Australia, the US, and Britain. The UK is also getting ready to participate in the North Seas Energy Cooperation (NSEC) again.

FAQs

Q1. What did Macron say about Truss?
A1. Macron said he was happy to meet Truss again as they shared the same values. He also said they had many things in common.

Q2. Which nations attended the meeting, and what were the topics of discussion?
A2. The leaders from Turkey, Norway, the European Union (EU), the UK, and the Balkans attended the meeting. Topics of discussion were migration, security, energy, and the Ukraine-Russia war. The Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky also joined via a video link

Q3. What did Truss and Macron announce in the meeting?
A3. The two leaders announced they would end Channel's small boat crossings and will hold a summit next year.