25 Jul 2023

French President begins tour of the Pacific

From , 6:02 am on 25 July 2023
French President Emmanuel Macron at the NATO summit, Vilnius, Lithuania.

French President Emmanuel Macron at the NATO summit, Vilnius, Lithuania. Photo: Supplied / Stuff / Thomas Manch

French President Emmanuel Macron is embarking on a historic five-day trip of the Pacific.

He lands in New Caledonia's capital before making his heading to Papua New Guinea and Vanuatu.

French officals say it's the first time a French president will visit independent countries in the Pacific.

Eleisha Foon spoke to Islands Business, Correspondent, Nic Maclellan who is in Noumea ahead of Macron's arrival