- French President Emmanuel Macron became the first European leader since Brexit to undertake a state visit to the UK and address a joint sitting of Parliament.
- Macron urged Britain and France to collaborate closely on European security, defence, and the migrant crisis, emphasising their shared responsibility as the continent's leading military powers.
- He stressed the urgency of defending Europe against Russian aggression in Ukraine, warning that its advance threatens all European nations.
- Acknowledging Brexit as a past event, President Macron called for a renewed close bond between the UK and France, highlighting cultural exchanges like the Bayeux Tapestry display.
- The visit included a state banquet hosted by King Charles and Queen Camilla, alongside discussions on critical political issues such as the ongoing Channel migrant crossings. \
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