Head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the European Union expressed solidarity with France towards the United States after Australia ruined a contract with the French firm on submarines. Reports about it Reuters.
“Definitely, this ad caught us by surprise,” said the head of the Foreign Policy of the EU Josep Borrel at a closed meeting on the UN General Assembly Fields in New York. He also added that in the light of the growth of China’s influence in the region, it is necessary “more cooperation, more coordination and less fragmentation.” In turn, the gap of Canberra Agreement “contradicts calls for greater cooperation with the EU in the Asia-Pacific region,” Borrel added.
Earlier, the European Union demanded from the American authorities of clarification due to the loss of France defense contract for the supply of submarines of Australia.
September 15, USA, Britain and Australia concluded an agreement on defense partnership. Alliance called Aukus (Australia, United Kingdom, USA). Because of this, Canberra broke out a contract with the French company Naval Group on 12 submarines worth $ 66 billion.
The new agreement implies the equipment of Australia by American atomic submarines.