Australia ‘regrets’ France’s recall of ambassador as Aukus fallout predicted to last years

Australia says it looks forward to engaging with France again but experts say submarine decision was deeply humiliating' for Paris

• France recalls ambassadors to US and Australia after Aukus pact

Australia has said it notes with regret" France's unprecedented decision to recall its ambassador over the scrapping of a submarine contract - part of the Aukus military deal that experts said could damage relations for years and have serious broader consequences.

A spokesperson for Australia's foreign affairs minister, Marise Payne, said: Australia understands France's deep disappointment with our decision, which was taken in accordance with our clear and communicated national security interests.