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Macron and Takaichi Forge Defense Ties Amid Tensions

4/1/2026

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  • Emmanuel Macron, French President, and Sanae Takaichi, Japanese Prime Minister, met in Tokyo on April 1, 2026, to discuss de-escalation and energy-route protection.
  • They stressed stability and safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Macron criticized United States President Donald Trump's remarks, saying France is not involved in the United States–Israel offensive.
  • The visit yielded agreements on critical minerals and defense cooperation, plus a Dragon Ball 'kamehameha' moment.