BBC: President Nicolas Sarkozy has said France and Britain have "never been so close", during an historic address to both houses of the UK Parliament.
He said he wanted a new Franco-British "brotherhood", saying that what brought Britain and France together was "stronger than what separates us".
His country would "never forget" what British people did to "free France" during the world wars, he said.
Peers and MPs gave him a standing ovation following the speech in French.
Mr Sarkozy said France and Britain were stronger side by side, and the world admired the UK's "courage". Sarkozy: We Are Stronger Together >>>
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