The Prime Minister discussed his New Economic Model policy and both leaders noted the shared interest in deepening the bilateral economic relationship and support for broader regional economic integration.

WHITEHOUSE: The White House

Eurogroup Chief Jean-Claude Juncker confirmed on Monday night that the support would involve bilateral loans from all euro zone members, rather than debt guarantees.

FORBES: Europe Markets Brief

Under bilateral accords, France's military provides logistical and intelligence support to some of its former colonies in Africa.

BBC: NEWS | Africa | French planes attack CAR rebels

Most can be mollified before they do serious damage, but the bent to battle "unfair" liberalization of commerce doesn't bode well--not for the WTO 's Doha Round, already on life support, not for a new Pacific Rim attempt and not for bilateral trade pacts.

FORBES: Commercial Casualty

In Washington, support is growing for rewarding countries supportive of America's military policies with bilateral trade deals instead of pursuing multilateral agreements.

ECONOMIST: Geopolitics and business