奧巴馬設國宴款待法國總統

U.S. President Barack has hosted French President Francois Hollande at a state dinner filled with business leaders, political donors, and Hollywood celebrities.

Mr. Hollande, who recently announced his split with longtime partner Valerie Trierweiler, was seated between Mr. and Mrs. Obama, in a heated outdoor tent that accommodated a crowd of 350.

Earlier in the day, Mr. Obama praised the "enduring alliance" between France and the United States. Mr. Obama said the two countries' alliance "has never been stronger", calling it "much deeper" than it was 20 years ago. Mr. Hollande added, the two countries' "now trust each other in an unprecedented manner."

Talks between the two leaders Tuesday covered Iran nuclear negotiations, Syria, counter-terrorism efforts in Africa, trade, economic issues, and climate change.

On Wednesday, Mr. Hollande is to travel to California to meet with business leaders in Silicon Valley.美國總統奧巴馬週二爲法國總統弗朗索瓦·奧朗德舉行國宴。宴會上商界領袖、政治捐款人和好萊塢名人云集。

奧朗德在奧巴馬伕婦之間就座。他最近剛宣佈與他的多年女友瓦萊麗·特里耶韋萊分手。宴會在室外一個容納350人的供暖帳篷裏舉行。

當天早些時候，美國總統奧巴馬在白宮歡迎法國總統奧朗德時讚揚了法國與美國之間的“持久聯盟”。奧巴馬說，美法兩國的聯盟關係“從未如此堅固”，並說這一關係與20年前相比“要深化得多”。奧朗德也說，美法兩國“如今的相互信任是空前未有的”。

星期二這兩位領袖的會談涉及伊朗核談判、敘利亞、在非洲的反恐努力、貿易、經濟問題以及氣候變化。

星期三，奧朗德將前往加州在硅谷會見商界領袖。