France, UAE
Former French PM Fillon leads way in building Franco-Emirati defence ties
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Published on 21.07.2026 at 04:00 GMT
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The ex-prime minister is increasingly playing the role of a trailblazer for Emirati defence companies, seeking to forge partnerships with French firms.
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