Obama and Hollande stress nations’ ‘enduring alliance’
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US President Barack Obama yesterday welcomed French President Francois Hollande to the White House for a lavish state visit, lauding the “enduring alliance” between their nations.
The trip is taking place amid swirling speculation on both sides of the Atlantic about problems in Hollande’s personal life.
Obama, first lady Michelle Obama and a military honor guard welcomed Hollande as he arrived on the South Lawn of the White House. The two leaders shook hands before a cheering crowd, many waving American and French flags, and greeted two US military veterans who served in France during World War II.
Obama and Hollande both highlighted the long-standing ties between their nations and the key role they have played in shaping their respective histories.
“We stand here because of each other,” Obama said. “We owe our freedom to each other.”
Hollande, echoed those comments, saying “Each of our countries knows what it owes to each other — its freedom.”
Obama and Hollande then headed to the Oval Office for meetings on Iran, Syria and rising extremism in Northern Africa.
Hollande, 59, ended his relationship last month with girlfriend and French first lady Valerie Trierweiler after it was revealed that he was having an affair with an actress.
He showed up in Washington without a guest.
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