Macron applauds Biden’s ‘Courage’ and ‘Commitment to duty’
- He called for the “spirit of partnership” between the two countries to continue beyond the next election.
- Macron expressed gratitude for Biden’s approach to Europe during a state visit to France in June.
- He emphasized unity with the US under Biden and expressed gratitude for his approach to Europe.
On Monday, French President Emmanuel Macron praised US President Joe Biden’s “courage” and “sense of duty” and called for the “spirit of partnership” between the two countries to continue beyond the next presidential election.
Biden, 81, announced on Sunday that he would drop out of the US presidential race following intense pressure to step aside after a dismal debate performance last month. He has since endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the candidate.
“I appreciate the courage, the spirit of responsibility, and the sense of duty that led you to this decision,” wrote Macron in a letter to Biden, extracts of which were made public by the Elysee Palace.
“At a time when we have just celebrated the 80th anniversary of D-Day together, I hope that this spirit of partnership between the two sides of the Atlantic will continue to drive the historic relations between our two countries,” Macron said.
In early June, Biden traveled to France on a state visit and attended commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings, which changed the course of World War II. At that time, Macron emphasized unity with the United States under Biden and expressed gratitude for his approach to Europe.
“I thank you, Mr.President, for being the president of the world’s number one power but doing it with the loyalty of a partner who likes and respects the Europeans,” he said in June.
