President Donald Trump, standing alongside French President Emmanuel Macron, said the two have done good work and hope for good relations going forward, adding that if things do not work out they could return to where they started. The remarks, cited by Israeli media, come as Trump prepares for a Middle East summit in France this week.
President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron appeared together this evening, with Trump saying the two leaders have done good work and hope for good relations. "If not, we'll go back to where we started — but I don't think we'll have to," Trump was quoted as saying. The brief joint statement was reported by Israeli news outlet N12.
Trump is scheduled to hold a Middle East summit in France on Tuesday, according to a senior US official cited by Israeli journalist Barak Ravid. The summit is expected to include separate meetings with the Emir of Qatar, Egypt's president, and the UAE president. The context of Trump and Macron's meeting was not detailed in this report.
The Zioneer has previously reported on Trump's regional diplomatic engagements, including his recent statement affirming a phone call with Prime Minister Netanyahu and his remarks that Israel 'has done enough' in its response to Iranian attacks. This evening's exchange with Macron appears to reflect Trump's broader push for high-level talks amid ongoing US-Iran negotiations, though no specific agreements were announced.
No additional details about the substance of the Trump-Macron conversation were disclosed. The joint appearance is a Developing story — further specifics are awaited.
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