POLITICS● ELEVATEDJul 7 · Jul 7, 2026, 10:26 AM
'France stands by Syria's side': Macron 'most enthusiastic in Europe' to repair ties
France 24 [en]
French President Emmanuel Macron has told Syria that 'France stands by its side' at a press conference in Damascus during his landmark visit to Ahmed al-Sharaa. Both leaders are hoping to bring more investment into the war-torn country as it looks to rebuild, although security challenges still remain - and were highlighted by a twin explosion near Macron's hotel. FRANCE 24's Angela Diffley tells us more about why Macron is so keen on normalising Europe's relationship with Syria.
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