In an interview with La Tribune and La Provence, French President Emmanuel Macron expressed his plans to use the Paris 2024 Olympic Games as a platform for diplomacy. He believes that the Olympic truce can send a powerful message of unity and conflict resolution to the world. Macron sees the Games not only as an event with economic, social, and sporting implications but also as a way to address international issues.
During his visit to China, Macron hopes to discuss this with Chinese President Xi Jinping. He wants to achieve an Olympic truce in all conflict zones, including the war in Ukraine, and bring parties together after the guns have fallen silent. The president also welcomed the decision of the International Olympic Committee regarding Russian participation in the Games under a neutral banner. While he rejected calls to exclude Israel from the event, he acknowledged its role as a victim of terrorism and emphasized the need for peace in the region.
Macron sees this upcoming Olympic Games as an opportunity for diplomatic moment of peace and collaboration between nations. He plans to leverage it to promote a message of unity and conflict resolution on the international stage. By using sports as a tool for diplomacy, Macron aims to ease tensions and bring countries together towards common goals.