France, Australia Plan Military Base Access Pact in the Pacific
- Agreement will enhance Australia’s reach across the region
- Deal is a sign of improvement in relations post Aukus feud
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France plans to allow Australia’s naval forces to operate out of its military facilities in the Pacific, the latest sign of a return to warmer relations after a feud over Aukus two years ago.
The two countries revealed a roadmap to boost economic, research and defense cooperation during a visit to Australia by France’s foreign minister Catherine Colonna on Monday. The development will also boost Canberra’s reach in the Pacific.