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Macron Pushes for Middle East Ceasefire During Japan Visit

4/1/2026

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French President Emmanuel Macron visited Japan to press for a Middle East ceasefire.
They discussed expanding defense, rare earths, and nuclear energy cooperation, with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
They signed a defense roadmap and a joint rare earths project to counter China's dominance.
Takaichi highlighted the partnership amid rising global tensions.
Macron plans to visit a space debris removal firm and meet Emperor Naruhito before traveling to South Korea.

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French President Emmanuel Macron visited Japan to press for a Middle East ceasefire.
They discussed expanding defense, rare earths, and nuclear energy cooperation, with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
They signed a defense roadmap and a joint rare earths project to counter China's dominance.
Takaichi highlighted the partnership amid rising global tensions.
Macron plans to visit a space debris removal firm and meet Emperor Naruhito before traveling to South Korea.