Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has met French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the G20 summit on Wednesday.
It's the second time Mr Albanese has met with his French counterpart since Labor was elected in May.
The Franco-Australian relationship was damaged last year following a decision by the previous coalition government to dump a French submarine contract in favour of acquiring others under a partnership with the UK and US.
France temporarily recalled its ambassador from Canberra and Mr Macron told Australian reporters former prime minister Scott Morrison had lied to him.
But it was all smiles as the two leaders met in Bali for a bilateral meeting on the last day of the G20 summit.
Arriving five minutes late, Mr Macron immediately apologised for making Mr Albanese wait.
Opening the meeting, the prime minister said he had a lot to discuss with the president, including greater co-operation on defence and education and culture.
Mr Albanese said he looked forward to welcoming Mr Macron to Australia and returning the same hospitality he had been shown while in Paris in July.
Mr Albanese's approach to diplomatic relations with China, following a landmark meeting with President Xi Jinping on Tuesday, was endorsed by Mr Macron.
"I completely agree with you on the strategic approach to the Indo-Pacific strategy," Mr Macron said.
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