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France's Macron invited to address US Congress in April

Published: 21 Mar 2018 - 05:26 pm | Last Updated: 05 Nov 2021 - 11:21 pm
France's President Emmanuel Macron gives a speech to unveil his strategy to promote French language as part of the International Francophonie Day, before members of the French Academy and other guests, at the French Institute in Paris, France, March 20, 2

France's President Emmanuel Macron gives a speech to unveil his strategy to promote French language as part of the International Francophonie Day, before members of the French Academy and other guests, at the French Institute in Paris, France, March 20, 2

AFP

Washington: French President Emmanuel Macron will address a joint session of Congress during his state visit to the United States next month, the speaker of the House of Representatives said Wednesday.

"France is not only our oldest ally, but one of our strongest," said Speaker Paul Ryan. "I look forward to welcoming President Macron to the United States Capitol to address a joint meeting of Congress on April 25."