Macron Strengthens Strategic Ties with Australia and New Zealand on Gaza Crisis and Climate Goals
French President Emmanuel Macron held successive conversations with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, reaffirming cooperation on two major global concerns: the humanitarian emergency in Gaza and the climate crisis.
Macron praised both leaders for their support during the July 29 New York appeal, a joint diplomatic initiative focused on the worsening situation in Gaza. He underscored their shared commitment to securing the immediate release of all hostages held by Hamas and ensuring unrestricted humanitarian aid reaches civilians in the Gaza Strip. The three nations are aligned in pushing for urgent relief efforts and long-term peace in the region.
A key part of their dialogue centered around backing a two-state solution, where Israel and Palestine coexist peacefully and securely. Macron noted that this shared objective would be at the heart of discussions during the upcoming UN General Assembly in New York, where a special conference on the two-state solution is set to take place.
In his exchange with Prime Minister Albanese, Macron expressed France’s full support for Australia’s bid to host COP31 in 2026. He emphasized the strong Indo-Pacific partnership between both countries and their joint ambition to tackle the climate crisis through global cooperation and policy leadership.
These engagements reflect Macron’s proactive diplomacy, aimed at fostering international unity in the face of both conflict and climate threats. France, Australia, and New Zealand are emerging as like-minded partners—working together to promote peace, deliver aid, and protect the planet.
Through continued collaboration, the three nations hope to influence global action and pave the way for a more stable and sustainable world.
