31-05-2025
Macron stresses importance of Europe-Asia cooperation at Shangri-La Dialogue
French President Emmanuel Macron has delivered a keynote speech at the Shangri-La Dialogue, a major defense forum underway in Singapore. He called for new coalitions for open trade and open dialogue to stabilize the rules-based order.
Speaking on Friday, Macron noted that the competition for global leadership between China and the United States poses a risk to the international community.
He also stressed the importance of cooperation between Europe and Asia.
Macron's comments apparently had the tariff measures imposed by the administration of US President Donald Trump in mind, and also Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is due to give a speech on Saturday.
Observers are watching closely for what he says about security challenges in Asia, such as Taiwan and the South China Sea, where Beijing is growing increasingly assertive.
