Macron stresses importance of Europe-Asia cooperation at Shangri-La Dialogue

French President Emmanuel Macron has delivered a keynote speech at the Shangri-La Dialogue, a major defense forum underway in Singapore. He called for new coalitions for open trade and open dialogue to stabilize the rules-based order.

Speaking on Friday, Macron stressed the importance of cooperation between Europe and Asia. Macron's comments apparently had the tariff measures imposed by the administration of US President Donald Trump in mind. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is due to give a speech on Saturday.