Macron called for the creation of a coalition of Europe and the countries of the Indo-Pacific region

French President Emmanuel Macron has proposed that Asian countries form a coalition with Europe. He made the corresponding statement on May 30 during the Shangri-La Dialogue security conference in Singapore, which was broadcast on the CNBC-TV18 YouTube channel.

According to the French leader, such a coalition could become the "third largest economy in terms of growth." There are many "reliable players in the region, some of whom have the potential to deter," he notes. Macron called on India and Asian countries to work closely with Europe in the field of security and defense.

"We want to go further, especially with India, Asian countries, as well as members of the Trans-Pacific Partnership. If we unite, we will account for a third of global growth, and even more in terms of trade," the French president said.

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