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Australia says return of French ambassador to aid repair of bilateral relationship By Reuters

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© Reuters. Marise Penny, Australian Foreign Minister arrives in New York at the United Nations Headquarters on September 21st 2021. John Minchillo/Pool via REUTERS

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CANBERRA, (Reuters) – Australia’s Foreign Minister Marise Perayne stated on Thursday that the return of France’s Ambassador to Canberra would help restore relations between their two countries. This was after Australia cancelled a submarine deal worth $40 billion.

Australia renounced a contract with France’s Naval Group last month to construct a fleet conventional submarines. Instead, it will build eight submarines powered by nuclear technology using British and U.S. technology. This is after establishing a trilateral security partnership.

France protested at Australia’s cancellation, and both Australia and America were accused of hitting it in the back. Paris then recalled Washington and Canberra ambassadors.

France claimed Wednesday that Jean-Pierre Thebault would be returning to Canberra. However, they did not specify a date.

“We will cooperate with France to improve our relations. After the submarine decision, we recognize that this will require ongoing engagement and time. Payne released a statement saying that the return of Ambassador was a positive step in this process.

Last week, in solidarity with France the EU postponed talks with Australia on a free trade agreement.

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