Australia says it regrets France's ambassador recall decision

Australia said on Saturday it regrets France's decision to recall its ambassador to Canberra over a security deal made with the U.S. and the UK, but it values its relationship with France and will keep engaging with Paris on many other issues. "We note with regret France's decision to recall its Ambassador to Australia," a spokesperson for the foreign ministry said in a statement.

Australia said on Saturday it regrets France's decision to recall its ambassador to Canberra over a security deal made with the U.S. and the UK, but it values its relationship with France and will keep engaging with Paris on many other issues.

"We note with regret France's decision to recall its Ambassador to Australia," a spokesperson for the foreign ministry said in a statement. "Australia values its relationship with France ... We look forward to engaging with France again on our many issues of shared interest, based on shared values."