Macron, who held talks with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, said they both believe in international law, the international order and the democratic values, adding: “This is why ... we both advocate for a return to peace, a ceasefire, calm, and free passage through the Strait of Hormuz.”

French President Emmanuel Macron said he held talks with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, reiterating France’s commitment to helping defend Saudi air space against repeated Iranian missile and drone attacks.

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The French President has worked with allies to build a coalition to guarantee free passage through the strait. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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French President Emmanuel Macron will address reporters in Tokyo following talks with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Wednesday, part of a three-day visit that will include a meeting with the emperor of Japan.

French President Emmanuel Macron said he had spoken again with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. Macron said he called on Iran to negotiate in good faith, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and stop attacks on Gulf countries.

The upper house of the French parliament votes to ban social media access to children aged under 15 as well as banning mobile phones in senior schools. The proposal was backed by Emmanuel Macron.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. President Macron has faced crisis after crisis while fending off attacks from Left and Right - Leonhard Foeger Welcome to the slow death of Emmanuel Macron. With the collapse of his ...