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Macron holds constructive talks with Erdoğan at NATO summit and discusses US agenda items
French President Emmanuel Macron said he was pleased with his meeting with President Erdoğan following the NATO summit in Ankara. The discussion addressed the Ukraine war, Iran-US tensions, defense cooperation, and US President Trump's call for higher defense spending.
French President Emmanuel Macron gave a positive assessment of his bilateral meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan at a press conference after the NATO summit in Ankara. "We discussed everything. We addressed the economy, defense, education and many issues concerning our citizens. The meeting took place in a constructive atmosphere and I am very pleased with it," Macron said.
Macron said the meeting especially covered two regional crises closely followed by the United States: the war in Ukraine and developments in the Middle East. Asked about Turkey's request to purchase the jointly produced Franco-Italian SAMP/T air defense system, he replied: "Technical consultations on this matter are continuing."
Response to US defense spending call
The French president, referring to US President Donald Trump's call for European allies to increase defense spending, said: "We must do this for ourselves." Macron emphasized that thanks to laws enacted over the past decade, France had doubled its army budget and maintained its military presence on NATO's eastern flank.
New meeting in Paris for Ukraine
Macron announced that the "Coalition of the Willing" for Ukraine would meet again in Paris on July 13. He said the meeting would address combating the Russian shadow fleet, new initiatives to increase defense capabilities, and joint operational planning.
Iran-US tensions and the Strait of Hormuz
On the mutual attacks between Iran and the US in the Middle East, Macron stated: "Iran's attacks and violation of the agreement led to the US response. Iran made a mistake by launching attacks contrary to the reached accord." He noted that allies agree the Strait of Hormuz, the lifeline of global energy trade, must be kept open under all conditions.
Macron added that the mission to ensure navigational security in the Strait of Hormuz could, if necessary, take action including mine-clearing operations, but current conditions did not require redeploying military forces to the region.
I will not intervene in domestic politics
Macron left unanswered a question about French politician Marine Le Pen's possible presidential candidacy following her conviction, recalling that under the constitution he himself could not run for another term. "I am not commenting on French politics. I am here to ensure our unity, make decisions, and represent our country," he said.
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