Macron safe after explosions in Syrian capital during French president's visit
Summary
French President Emmanuel Macron is safe after explosions occurred near central Damascus during his visit to Syria. The blasts happened close to the Four Seasons hotel, and several people were injured, but Macron continued his trip as planned.Key Facts
- Two explosions took place on a main street in central Damascus, about 125 meters from the Four Seasons hotel.
- Several people were wounded in the blasts.
- President Macron was meeting Syrian counterpart Ahmed al-Sharaa at the presidential palace during the incident.
- Macron did not hear the explosions while traveling to the meeting.
- His visit to Syria is the first by a European Union leader since the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s long rule.
- After Syria, President Macron will attend the NATO summit in Turkey.
- Earlier in the month, a bomb blast in Damascus killed nine people and injured 22.
- Syrian state television confirmed Macron’s meeting with Ahmed al-Sharaa and welcomed him.
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