• The UK and France have a unique link when it comes to security.
• And will continue to stand together for freedom, democracy and the rule of law.
• “Merci, mon ami,” he says as he ends the speech.

Rishi Sunak concludes his address by stating that the people, the ties of family, friendship, and shared solidarity are ultimately what define the relationship between the UK and France.

He continues onto thank the French people for their compassion at the demise of the late Queen, and hails Macron for his “graciousness”.

Sunak expresses his gratitude to Macron for the opportunity to work with him and his enthusiasm for the future.

“Merci, mon ami,” he says as he ends the speech.

Sunak continues by stating that the UK and France have a unique link when it comes to security and that the UK will always be at the fore in terms of defense.

“We’ve agreed to train Ukrainian marines, helping to give Ukraine a decisive advantage on the battlefield and for Ukraine to win this war.”

He claims that the UK and France will look at developing sophisticated weaponry like air defense and long-range weapons together.

“We will continue to stand together for freedom, democracy and the rule of law.”

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