Among the issues that Sarkozy wished to address are energy, immigration, as well as security and defense.
Sarkozy hopes that the EU can be strengthened with the participation of the British.
I already noted here that Sarkozy has made an Afghanistan pledge. He plans to add additional French troops to the effort.
Sarkozy stated: "We cannot afford to lose Afghanistan. We cannot afford to see the Taleban and Al Qaeda returning to Kabul. Whatever the cost, however difficult the victory, we cannot afford it. We must win."
Until Sarkozy, France and the U.S. have often been at odds, and Sarkozy added in her comments: "I perfectly understand that Britain should wish to keep its special relationship with the US, but that doesn't stop Britain from taking its rightful place in Europe."
I don't think three is a crowd. At this point, I see no reason why Britain and France can not contribute more to the Coalition.
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