President Donald Trump met with French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly on Monday in New York.
Trump says the two men have had ‘some very good experiences’ but acknowledges, ‘on occasion not so good, but 99 percent very good.’
He says they’ll be discussing a range of subjects, including trade, defense and terrorism.
Trump is also fondly remembering the state dinner he hosted for Macron earlier this year- calling it something ‘very special’.
He also remembered the dinner he had with Macron atop the Eiffel Tour when he visited Paris last year.
President Donald Trump meets with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Lotte New York Palace hotel during the United Nations General Assembly, Monday, September 24, 2018
Macron and Trump react as they hold a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the 73rd United Nations General Assembly in New York on September 24, 2018
Trump says the two men have had ‘some very good experiences’ but acknowledges, ‘on occasion not so good, but 99 percent very good’
Trump is also fondly remembering the state dinner he hosted for Macron earlier this year- calling it something ‘very special’
Trump is expected to return to France in November.
Macron is expressing condolences for the victims of Hurricane Florence, saying the people of France feel very close to Americans.
France’s top diplomat is decrying what he calls U.S. President Donald Trump’s ‘mix of unilateralism and isolationism’ but says that’s no reason to snub Trump or lock him out of world events.
Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian says the U.N. General Assembly this week will test whether people like Trump are ‘playing together or playing lone horseman, whether they are seeking solutions or sticking to slogans.’
Trump is pictured during a bilateral meeting with French President Macron (off frame) in New York on September 24, 2018
Le Drian said Monday despite Trump’s America first attitude France still wants Trump to join international ceremonies November 11 in Paris marking the end of World War I ‘to celebrate the sacrifices of American forces.’
Le Drian suggested the ceremonies could remind Trump of the importance of international cooperation.
Trump says he’s president of the United States, not the world.
Trump is at the United Nations for his second general assembly meeting with world leaders since taking office and has participated in a counter-narcotics event.
He’s calling for global action to address the illegal movement and abuse of drugs.
Trump meets with Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi at the Lotte New York Palace hotel during the United Nations General Assembly, Monday, September 24, 2018, in New York
Trump and South Korean President Moon Jae-In participate in a signing ceremony for the United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement at the Lotte New York Palace hotel during the United Nations General Assembly