US Election 2020: French President Macron says 'World needs a globally active US leader'

While French President Emmanuel Macron cant pick a favourite in upcoming US Presidential Election, he has expressed his desire for a more 'global player'. Without taking sides, Macron said he hopes whoever wins vember elections is more active in world politics and keeping up with diplomatic protocol, French leader vowed to work toger with whoever wins. 

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Strained US relations with allies

President Donald Trump’s 'America-first' foreign policy has sparked frustrations among its historic allies like France who are closely monitoring upcoming US presidential race between Trump and his Democratic party rival Joe Biden. 

As per reports, Macron has been critical of Trump's move to pull out United States from different international agreements, which includes Paris climate change accord and Iran nuclear deal. Trump has also demanded US' European allies to pay more for ir defence, while indulging in a heated debate with French authorities over taxes and tensions in global hotspots. 

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According to reports, two leaders' friendly ties have become tense over months. Associated Press quoted Macron saying, "What’s important in international context is that we have a United States that can play its role as a permanent member of UN Security Council, a member that is fully involved in big multilateral questions".

“We need United States for resolving most complex conflicts, and we need to have United States that is a partner in collective security,” French President added.

While quelling questions about his own political plans, Macron said amidst COVID-19 pandemic and its multifaced problems, he shouldn’t be “distracted” by question of wher he will seek ar term in 2022.

Despite multiple ongoing crises prevailing in United States ranging from COVID-19 pandemic and anti-racism protests, Trump spoke about “American Dream” in his speech at Republican National Convention 2020 on Thursday, August 27.

incumbent US President added that vember elections will be deciding factor if US citizens will "save" American dream. Trump lashed out on rival Democrats socialist nda that according to him will ruin country. 

(With AP Inputs)

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