French President Emmanuel Macron is set to engage in discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a two-day state visit to France. Macron aims to urge Xi to leverage his influence to encourage Russia to end the war in Ukraine. The agenda also includes addressing trade disputes related to electric cars, cognac, and cosmetics.
Macron's office highlighted that diplomatic efforts to support Ukraine and exert pressure on Russia are of utmost importance for France. The talks will encompass various topics such as the Middle East, trade issues, and global challenges like climate change. The European Commission president will participate in some meetings to address broader EU concerns.
