Macron arrives in Syria for talks ahead of NATO summit in Turkiye
Summary
French President Emmanuel Macron visited Syria to meet with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, marking the first visit by a Western European leader since Bashar al-Assad was removed from power in 2024. Both leaders are traveling to Turkey for a NATO summit, where discussions will focus on regional security and rebuilding Syria.Key Facts
- President Macron arrived in Syria and was welcomed by Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani.
- This is the first visit from a Western European leader to Syria since President Assad was ousted in 2024.
- Macron met with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa to discuss peace, stability, and investment opportunities.
- Both leaders plan to attend the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, where al-Sharaa is expected to meet President Donald Trump.
- Macron has called for a new chapter of stability and peace for a united and sovereign Syria.
- Macron previously hosted al-Sharaa in Paris in 2025 and advocated lifting most sanctions against Syria.
- Syria’s new government under al-Sharaa faces scrutiny over its treatment of women, minorities, and its commitment to democracy.
- Syria is recovering from 13 years of war that heavily damaged the country and caused widespread poverty.
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