Emmanuel Macron believes that the Paris 2024 Olympic Games provide an opportunity to ease tensions in several international conflicts. In an interview with La Tribune and La Provence, the French president expressed his intention to discuss this with the Chinese president during his visit to France. He believes that the Olympic truce can send a powerful message to the world and provide a platform for diplomatic initiatives.
Macron sees the Olympic Games not only as an event with economic, social, and sporting implications but also as a way to address international issues. He emphasized the importance of achieving an Olympic truce in all conflict zones, including the war in Ukraine, stating his commitment to negotiating peace and bringing parties to the table after the guns have fallen silent.
The International Olympic Committee has recently made a decision regarding Russian participation in the Games under a neutral banner. Macron rejected calls to exclude Israel from the event, acknowledging it as a victim of terrorism and emphasizing the need for finding a path to peace in the region.
Macron sees this upcoming diplomatic moment as an opportunity for nations to come together and promote unity and conflict resolution on an international stage.