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French President Nicolas Sarkozy is to hold talks with Gordon Brown on nuclear energy, on the second and final day of his state visit to the UK. French President Nicolas Sarkozy is to hold talks with Gordon Brown on global finance, immigration and nuclear power on the final day of his UK visit.
The two leaders are expected to seal an agreement on a new generation of power stations, during talks at Arsenal Football Club's north London stadium. The two are expected to agree a nuclear cooperation deal during the talks being held at Arsenal's football stadium.
Mr Sarkozy said on Wednesday that both countries had "resolutely" backed nuclear energy's "advantages". They will also set out proposals to improve stability in the money markets.
An announcement on tackling illegal immigration is also expected. Earlier Mr Sarkozy and wife Carla Bruni left Windsor Castle. Ms Bruni will be guest of honour at a Downing Street lunch hosted by Mr Brown's wife Sarah.
The talks, at the Emirates Stadium, Highbury, are expected to cover issues ranging from global finance to Afghanistan.
'Never so close''Never so close'
Mr Sarkozy's 36-hour state visit - with his wife Carla Bruni - is the first by a French president for 12 years.
Ms Bruni will be guest of honour at a Downing Street lunch hosted by Mr Brown's wife Sarah.
In an address to both Houses of Parliament on Wednesday, Mr Sarkozy said France and the UK had "never been so close".In an address to both Houses of Parliament on Wednesday, Mr Sarkozy said France and the UK had "never been so close".
He urged both countries to "overcome our long-standing rivalries and build together a future that will be stronger because we will be together".He urged both countries to "overcome our long-standing rivalries and build together a future that will be stronger because we will be together".
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Instead of the famed "Entente Cordiale", he called for an "Entente Amicale", with France and the UK working together on energy, immigration, security and defence.Instead of the famed "Entente Cordiale", he called for an "Entente Amicale", with France and the UK working together on energy, immigration, security and defence.
'Respectful but competitive'
He also said more "British dynamism" was needed to reform the European Union, hinting that France might be open to changing the Common Agricultural Policy.He also said more "British dynamism" was needed to reform the European Union, hinting that France might be open to changing the Common Agricultural Policy.
Mr Sarkozy added that he would propose increasing his country's commitment in Afghanistan at a Nato summit in Bucharest next week.Mr Sarkozy added that he would propose increasing his country's commitment in Afghanistan at a Nato summit in Bucharest next week.
'Respectful but competitive'
The Sarkozys joined members of the Royal Family and other dignitaries for a state banquet at Windsor Castle on Wednesday.The Sarkozys joined members of the Royal Family and other dignitaries for a state banquet at Windsor Castle on Wednesday.
The Queen said the countries had a "respectful but competitive relationship".The Queen said the countries had a "respectful but competitive relationship".
Mr Sarkozy replied that "friendly rivalry" had ensured "the rise of our mutual peoples".Mr Sarkozy replied that "friendly rivalry" had ensured "the rise of our mutual peoples".
The UK and France were "two democracies, two lands of freedom, two lands of justice, two lands of solidarity", he added.The UK and France were "two democracies, two lands of freedom, two lands of justice, two lands of solidarity", he added.