French Defense Minister Florence Parly has postponed a meeting with counterpart Ben Wallace as the international fallout from the row over a lucrative submarines contract continues. The UK, United States, and Australia agreed a new pact, which includes the development of nuclear-powered submarines—a deal that tore up an agreement for Paris to supply Sydney with diesel–electric boats. UK Defense Secretary Ben Wallace and Parly had been due to hold a bilateral meeting and address an event held by the Franco–British Council. A spokesman for the Franco–British Council said: “The defense conference planned for Sept. 23 has been postponed to a later date. “The Franco–British Council regularly brings together the defense community in France and the UK and we look forward to holding our rearranged conference when a new date has been agreed.” Foreign Office Minister James Cleverly said “all international relationships go through ups and downs.” “The relationship with France, …