The top US diplomat, speaking to reporters at the UN General Assembly, said that he had met with French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian as the administration tries to mend ties ruptured over the US announcement of the “AUKUS” alliance with the UK and Australia and agreement to provide nuclear-powered submarines to Australia — submarines that France had expected to sell to Canberra.
“We recognize this will take time and hard work, and will be demonstrated not only in words, but in deeds, and I’m committed to working closely with Minister Le Drian on this crucial effort,” Blinken said…
