Reuters: Messages from Macron to Morrison leaked amid submarine deal row
CANBERRA (Reuters) - Australian media on Tuesday published messages between French President Emmanuel Macron and Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, as Canberra seeks to push back against allegations it lied to Paris about a multibillion-dollar submarine contract.
Australia in September cancelled a deal with France's Naval Group, opting instead to build at least 12 nuclear-powered submarines after striking a deal with the United States and Britain.
The cancellation caused a major bilateral rift, and Macron on Sunday said Morrison had lied to him about Australia's intentions, a unprecedented allegation among allies.
Morrison has denied the claim.
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WNU Editor: The French government is not happy with this leak .... French officials vent fury over Australian leak of Macron text message (The Guardian).
Australia Fires Back At French President Macron. Leaks Private Messages From Macron To Morrison
Australian prime minister attacks French president’s credibility over scrapped submarine deal -- CNBC/AP
Australian leader attacks Macron's credibility -- The Hill
Scott Morrison: Australian PM rejects 'sledging' from France amid row -- BBC
Tony Abbott says Australian government 'perfectly entitled' to scrap $90 billion French submarine deal -- SKY News
