Macron, Biden to hold negotiations later today

Paris, Sep 22 (UNI/Sputnik) Presidents Emmanuel Macron and Joe Biden will hold a conversation later on Wednesday (US Time) to clarify details related to Australia’s decision to scrap the $66 billion submarine contract with French shipbuilders after formation of the AUKUS alliance, French cabinet spokesman Gabriel Attal said.
“A conversation between President Macron and Biden is scheduled for today,” Attal said at a briefing.
The leaders intend to discuss under what conditions Australia’s decision on the submarines was made, the cabinet spokesman added.