The EU "was not informed" of the AUKUS pact between Washington, Canberra and London

The European Union has "

" of the security pact concluded between the United States, Australia and the United Kingdom for the Indo-Pacific region and will "

", announced Thursday two of its spokespersons.

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"

", declared Peter Stano, spokesperson for the head of European diplomacy Josep Borrell.

A meeting scheduled for October 18

Borrell is due to present the EU's strategy for the Indo-Pacific region on Thursday afternoon.

"

" he said. -he adds.

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The first consequence of this alliance was the termination by Australia of an important contract with France for the supply of conventional submarines, for the benefit of nuclear submarines designed with the help of the United States and the United Kingdom. -United. Paris has expressed its displeasure and brought serious accusations against US President Joe Biden. "

", indignant the head of the French diplomacy Jean-Yves Le Drian on the radio France Info. President "

brutal"

"style decision, the minister added. “

”he added.

Asked about the consequences of France's anger on the ongoing negotiations between the EU and Australia for the conclusion of a free trade agreement, the Commission has played it safe. "

" said Deputy Commission spokesperson Dana Spinant.