Syria says one killed, 36 wounded after Damascus blasts during Macron visit
Summary
Explosions in Damascus injured 36 people and killed one during French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Syria. Despite the blasts, President Macron continued his visit and signed agreements with Syrian officials to improve relations.Key Facts
- One person died and 36 were wounded in bomb explosions in central Damascus.
- The bombs were placed inside a car and a rubbish container and exploded while authorities prepared to disarm them.
- The attacks happened near the Ministry of Tourism and the Four Seasons Hotel, where Macron had stayed.
- Macron was already at the presidential palace when the blasts occurred and did not hear them.
- Macron met with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and pledged to continue his visit despite the attacks.
- Syria and France signed 15 agreements covering areas like aviation, health, banking, water, and roads.
- Syria’s Foreign Minister called Macron’s visit a key moment to improve ties between the two countries.
- After Syria, Macron and al-Sharaa traveled to Turkiye for the NATO summit.
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