At the side event at the conference,Plibersek was specifically invited to attend by Macron and sat in the front row.
“You’re back,” Macron said,addressing Plibersek,which prompted applause from those in the room.
“Because we need you in the Indo-Pacific strategy,and climate and oceans is part of the strategy for us,” Macron said.
After the event he approached her and clasped her hand in his.
“It’s terrific that Australia and France are working hand-in-hand once again,” Plibersek toldThe Sydney Morning HeraldandThe Age.