France’s Macron to visit Serbia with a possible deal to sell French warplanes in a shift from Russia
- French President Emmanuel Macron begins a two-day state visit to Serbia, focusing on a potential sale of 12 Rafale fighter jets amid Serbia's ties with Russia.
- Macron is expected to meet President Aleksandar Vucic, with a deal worth 3 billion euros likely to be announced.
- An official stated the warplane talks aim to bring Serbia closer to the European Union, as Vucic expressed hope for successful military cooperation.
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Serbia Signs $3 Billion Deal to Buy 12 French Fighter Jets
The Serbian government has entered an agreement with France to purchase 12 French-made fighter jets, in a sign Serbia may be shifting away from its reliance on Russian arms. The French military aircraft maker Dassault Aviation announced that French President Emmanuel Macron, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić, and Dassault Aviation CEO Éric Trappier had signed an agreement for Serbia’s military to purchase 12 Rafale fighter jets. The agreement c…
Serbia signs $3 billion deal for French fighter jets in shift away from Moscow
Serbia signed a $3 billion purchase agreement for 12 French Rafale fighter jets, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic announced on Aug. 29. The agreement signals a shift away from Moscow, Serbia's longstanding ally and arms supplier. The announcement comes during French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to Belgrade to discuss Serbia's path toward EU membership. Vucic hailed France's support for Serbia's "European path" and the two countries' futur…
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Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has announced a three billion dollar deal to buy 12 French warplanes, in a move that shifts his country away from its dependence on Russian arms.
French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Belgrade, and he was met at Nikola Tesla Airport by President Aleksandar Vučić, as well as French Ambassador to Belgrade Pierre Koshar and Serbian Ambassador to Paris Ana Hrustović.
In July, an EU lithium deal with Serbia caused displeasure, and now there is a French-Serbian arms contract in the room.
Macron Heads To Serbia With Focus On Warplanes Deal, EU Integration, And AI
French President Emmanuel Macron starts a landmark visit to Serbia on August 29 during which he is expected to tackle Belgrade's progress toward integration in the European Union, the sale of French Rafale war aircraft to Belgrade, and cooperation in the field of artificial intelligence.
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