Ensemble, pour la paix. pic.twitter.com/inXbrzF81b
— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) November 11, 2018
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French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday said that ‘Patriotism is the exact opposite of nationalism: nationalism is a betrayal of patriotism.”
“Patriotism is the exact opposite of nationalism. Nationalism is a betrayal of patriotism. By putting our own interests first, with no regard for others, we erase the very thing that a nation holds dearest, and the thing that keeps it alive: its moral values” Macron said while addressing and event to mark the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I in Paris.
“Old demons are rising again. New ideologies are manipulating religions, and history is threatening to repeat its tragedies. Let us vow once more as nations to ensure peace is the utmost priority, above all else, because we know what it cost,” French president cautioned.
He address to world leaders including US President Trump and Russian President Putin gathered for ‘Armistice commemorations’.
“By pursuing our own interests first, with no regard to others’, we erase the very thing that a nation holds most precious, that which gives it life and makes it great: its moral values,” Macron stressed
Trump, who has pursued “America First” policies since entering the White House and in the run-up to the congressional elections this month declared himself a “nationalist”, sat still and stony-faced in the front row as Macron spoke.
Il ne dépend que de nous que cette image soit interprétée à l’avenir comme le symbole d’une paix durable entre les nations, et non comme la photographie d’un dernier moment d’unité avant que le monde ne sombre dans un nouveau désordre. pic.twitter.com/kQ5MKYtgf3
— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) November 11, 2018