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France, Serbia sign €2.7 billion Rafale fighter jet deal during Macron visit

Serbia on Thursday signed a landmark agreement with France for the purchase of 12 new Rafale fighter jets for €2.7 billion. French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed the potential of a “strategic change” with the signing of the deal during his state visit to Belgrade. Serbia has been a candidate for EU membership since 2012 and hopes to strengthen ties with France.

August 29, 2024
French President Emmanuel Macron shakes hands with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic in Belgrade, August 29, 2024. © Djordje Kojadinovic, Reuters

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