Macron pushing continued French presence in the Pacific

French president Emmanuel Macron walks down a road after a remembrance ceremony at Wadrilla cheffererie on May 5, 2018 in Ouva island in New Caledonia. Emmanuel Macron is in New Caledonia, for the second leg of the president's trip to the Pacific, six mon

French president Emmanuel Macron walks down a road after a remembrance ceremony at Wadrilla Source: Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

French president Emmanuel Macron has wrapped up a vist to Australia and New Caledonia aimed at showcasing France's interest in staying involved in the Pacific. The French territory is only six months away from an important independence referendum, which could lead to the territory separating from France. Aaron reports.



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