Macron expected in Syria in first post-Assad visit by Western leader, Damascus says
Summary
French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to visit Syria soon, marking the first visit by a Western leader since the 2024 removal of Bashar al-Assad. The visit aims to strengthen ties and discuss economic cooperation and regional issues, though no exact date has been given.Key Facts
- Macron’s visit will be the first by a Western European head of state since Assad was ousted in 2024.
- The Syrian presidency announced the visit but did not specify the date.
- Macron will be accompanied by French investors and company representatives.
- The trip will focus on improving bilateral relations and economic cooperation.
- Discussions will include regional and international developments.
- The last French president to visit Syria was Nicolas Sarkozy in 2009, before the Syrian conflict began in 2011.
- Other recent visitors to Syria include Qatar’s emir and European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen.
- The announcement follows a deadly bombing in Damascus that killed 10 people, showing ongoing challenges in Syria.
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