Australia says return of French ambassador to aid repair of bilateral relationship

Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne arrives at United Nations headquarters in New York on September 21, 2021. John Minchillo/Pool via REUTERS

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CANBERRA (Reuters) - Australia's Foreign Minister Marise Payne said on Thursday the return of France's ambassador to Canberra will help repair relations between the two countries which were damaged when Australia cancelled a $40 billion submarine contract.