Parisian violence pollute the Australian stage of Manuel Valls – Le Figaro

VIDEO – Prime Minister met his counterpart Monday noon. It has equally been discussed mega contract for the delivery of twelve submarines skirmishes of the Republic Square on the sidelines of Night standing.

From our special correspondent in Canberra

it was the photo he dreamed of. And this picture, he ended up dropping out. Manuel Valls met Monday in Canberra, Australian counterpart Malcolm Turnbull. The two men met at noon at the seat of government where there is also the House of Representatives. A gigantic and austere concrete building built in the late 80

After their talks, the two Prime Ministers welcomed the mega contract of 34 billion euros for the construction of twelve submarines announced last week. “These subs are the best,” rejoiced Turnbull, recalling that Australia is “an island country” and must, as such, to acquire the best equipment. “The strategic relationship between France and Australia is changing dimension”, welcomed Valls, adding that the two partners share ‘long shared history that binds our peoples and our destinies. ” He also praised the “historic choice” which “honors France” and the “forces”. Clearly, the French prime minister intends to play a role in the management of this gigantic project. “Under the authority of the president, I personally overseeing the respect of our commitments in connection with the Minister of Defence, Jean-Yves Le Drian,” Has he said.

Matignon teams went above and beyond to make Valls can do stage in Australia. Traveling in New Caledonia and New Zealand where the program was eventually narrowed somewhat, the French Prime Minister had at all costs to stop to Canberra to “symbolize” this mega contract of 34 billion euros, the important past by Australia. A contract which, in his view, embodies the excellence of “Team France” wins and “feeling better” now insists that the executive.

“France! “

But get this appointment was not an easy task. It resulted in a major diplomatic activity. The rest is privately and not as part of an official visit Valls came on site, as confirmed by several advisors to the Prime Minister of Australia. This country is in effect in domestic political difficulties. The Senate last week rejected an important piece of legislation. Dissolution must take place in the coming days, triggering early parliamentary elections.

Manuel Valls, at his press conference in Canberra Copyright: MARK GRAHAM / AFP

The press conference, which s was held outside, was not as promising and serene that wished Valls. Because in one of the questions from the French media, he also discussed the violence occurred Republic Square Sunday evening on the sidelines of Night standing. And about Jean-Luc Mélenchon who warned the government, convinced that violence will result in a death. Located in the pulpit, at the right hand of his counterpart, Valls was foaming with rage listening to the question. Making a gesture to designate the French press, he leaned his counterpart. “France!” He sighed, very annoyed. Response Turnbull: “All politics is local.” Can Valls spoke. Curtly. “We talk about submarines, 34 billion euros of thousands of jobs in Australia, a charging plan for the DCNS (…) It is also France that radiates” Has -he first argued. “I want to meet my guests and I do not comment in French political life,” he concluded, putting a de facto end to the press conference.

Manuel Valls does not underestimate the violence that took place on the sidelines of the movement Night standing and demonstrations against the bill carried by Myriam El Khomri, the examination begins Tuesday in the Assembly. “When it is radicalized and when it shrinks, violence problems are real,” said he admitted on Thursday on the sidelines of his visit to New Caledonia.