Australia has already proven its attachment to France through the sacrifice of its soldiers during the two world wars, estimated Monday, September 20 the Australian Deputy Prime Minister at the risk of fueling the crisis between the two countries after the rupture of 'a mega-contract for submarines.
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Canberra's decision to cancel the € 56 billion purchase contract for the supply to Australia of 12 diesel-electric powered submarines for the benefit of US nuclear powered submarines prompted the indignation of Paris. "
Australia does not need to prove its attachment, its friendship and its willingness to ensure the freedom and equality of France,
" said Barnaby Joyce, who acts as Prime Minister Scott Morrison in visit to Washington. "
Tens of thousands of Australians died on French soil or died to protect French territory (...) during the First World War and the Second
".
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Referring to these difficult times in French history is unlikely to appease the anger of Paris, which has repeatedly attacked Australia since the announcement last week of the breach of contract. French President Emmanuel Macron recalled his ambassadors to the United States and Australia on Friday. The French authorities accused these two countries of "
lying
" and "
major breach of confidence
". Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has dismissed the accusations, saying he has put Australia's national interest first to counter China's growing influence in the Indo-Pacific region.
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