In an interview with La Tribune and La Provence, French president Emmanuel Macron expressed his hope to use the Paris 2024 Olympic Games as a platform to ease tensions in the midst of several international conflicts. He believes that an Olympic truce can send a powerful message to the world and provide a platform for diplomatic initiatives.
Macron sees the Olympic Games not only as an event with economic, social, and sporting implications but also as a way to address international issues. He emphasized the importance of achieving an Olympic truce in all conflict zones, including the war in Ukraine. He stated his commitment to negotiating peace and bringing parties to the table after the guns have fallen silent.
The president welcomed the decision of the International Olympic Committee regarding Russian participation in the Games under a neutral banner. He rejected calls to exclude Israel from the event, acknowledging the country as a victim of terrorism and emphasizing the need to find a path to peace in the region.
Macron sees the upcoming Olympic Games as an opportunity for a diplomatic moment of peace and collaboration between nations. He aims to leverage the event to promote a message of unity and conflict resolution on the international stage.