With the world’s eyes on the Tokyo Olympics, Macron will also discuss Tahiti’s role as host of Olympic surfing competition for the 2024 Paris Games. The trip is aimed at reinforcing France's geopolitical presence in the Pacific.... Macron was greeted with an' orero, a traditional declaration by a respected storyteller, as he arrived in Tahiti’s main city Papeete — 12 time zones away from Paris.He may also face protests.... But the Polynesian delegation reported minimal progress on their demand