Emmanuel Macron lands in Germany in rare state visit

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BERLIN: President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Germany on Sunday for the first state visit by a French head of state in 24 years, a three-day trip meant to underline the strong ties between the leading powers. Macron and his wife, Brigitte, are being hosted by Germany’s president, Frank-Walter Steinmeier.

Jacques Chirac was the last French President to visit Germany in 2000.