The first in 23 years between France and the Netherlands

French President Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron were received in Amsterdam by King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and Queen Máxima.

This was the first official visit of France at the presidential level in 23 years after the 2000 visit of former President Jacque Chirac and his wife, Bernadette Chirac.

King Willem-Alexander greeted the official vehicle with Macron and his wife at the entrance to the ceremony area in front of the Royal Palace in Amsterdam, and greeted the parade guards and guards at the ceremony site together.

After the national anthems of the two countries were played, 42 guns were fired from the French navy ship anchored in the Amsterdam canal.

After the ceremony, the two leaders laid wreaths at the National Memorial to the victims of World War II in Amsterdam Dam Square.

THE AGENDA IS INTENSE AT THE MEETINGS

In a statement about the visit from the Royal Palace, it was indicated that Macron will present his vision on the future of Europe in the afternoon in the administrative capital, The Hague.

The statement indicated that scientists, researchers and company executives will follow the talks between the delegations of the two countries, and that topics such as the “European Chip Law” and quantum technologies will be discussed.

The statement indicated that there will be contacts between the delegations of the two countries on foreign relations, defense, economy, energy and migration tomorrow in Amsterdam. (AA)