France open to FTA with Australia

The French foreign minister says Prime Minister Tony Abbott's pending visit will allow Australian investors to get to know France better.

French President Francois Hollande (L) and Prime Minister Tony Abbott

France has indicated it is willing to consider a free-trade agreement with Australia. (AAP)

France had indicated it is willing to consider a free-trade agreement with Australia.

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has met with her French counterpart Laurent Fabius in Paris, with the two agreeing on greater trade co-operation at the centre of European Union talks.

Mr Fabius says Australia is a major trading partner of France but it could do "even better" - and Prime Minister Tony Abbott's visit next week will help Australian investors boost their understanding of business in France.


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