US President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron at a meeting on Thursday, Dec 1, 2022 in Washington (Photo: Reuters)

This vision is built on a shared conviction that the US and its European allies and partners can better face their greatest challenges and capitalize on their most promising opportunities together. This includes addressing global issues such as climate change and energy transition, investing in technologies and building resilient value chains in strategic sectors such as health, semiconductors, and critical minerals, as well as strengthening security and defense cooperation.

The two leaders recognized the importance of strengthening Europe's defenses, contributing to strengthening trans-atlantic and global security. The two expressed their determination to continue working together for an integral, free and peaceful Europe. They condemned the crisis in Ukraine and opposed Russia's annexation of the territory of Ukraine, calling it a violation of international law. They reaffirmed their commitment to continue supporting Ukraine in defending its sovereignty and territorial integrity through political, security, humanitarian, and economic support.

The US and France are strengthening their partnership in the Indo-Pacific region to advance prosperity, security, and shared values based on a rules-based international order, transparent governance, fair economic practices, and respect for international law, including freedom of navigation.

The United States and France will continue to coordinate on China’s challenge to the rules-based international order, and respect for human rights, and will work with China on important global issues like climate change. The two reaffirmed the importance of maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, and strongly condemned North Korea’s unprecedented number of unlawful ballistic missile tests this year.