France recalls Ambassador because of U.S., U.K. Australia “Betrayal”

We have been in close contact with our French allies. We understand their position, and we are aware of their plans to recall Ambassador Etienne to Paris for consultations. France is a vital partner & our oldest ally, and we place the highest value on our relationship.

The Transatlantic Alliance has fostered security, stability, and prosperity around the world for more than seven decades, and our commitment to those bonds and our work together is unwavering.

We hope to continue our discussion on this issue at the senior level in coming days, including at #UNGA next week, in line with our close bilateral partnership and commitment to cooperation on a range of issues, including the Indo-Pacific.

France has been left out of a Nuclear Submarine Deal it was expecting to be a party to along with he U.S. and the U.K. and Australia.

Australia is very pleased with the deal and the partnership, sorry that France pulled its Ambassador from Australia as well.