Macron and Carney meet on symbolic French islands off Canada

French President Emmanuel Macron met with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on the French archipelago of Saint Pierre and Miquelon, located off Canada's coast in the North Atlantic. The meeting was a symbolic display of unity between the two nations. Macron wrote on X that "in a world of crises, our friendship is our strength," welcoming Carney to the small islands. The visit comes amid strained relations between both countries and the United States, with the islands holding significant symbolic value. The archipelago, home to nearly 6,000 residents, lies about two kilometers from Newfoundland. This marks the first visit by a French president to the islands in over a decade, with Macron emphasizing shared sovereignty and a commitment to building a future of peace and prosperity.