France’s Macron makes historic Syria visit after Assad’s ouster
Cover image: French President Emmanuel Macron met Syrian President Ahmed Al-Charaa at the People's Palace in Damascus, Syria, on 7 July 2026. ©..
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The visit underlines Syria’s geopolitical transformation under Sharaa , a former al Qaeda commander who has established close ties with Western and Middle Eastern powers that shunned Assad, as he seeks to rebuild a country shattered by 13 years of war. “I am here to affirm France’s commitment to the Syrian people. For a sovereign Syria, united in its diversity and at peace with its neighbours. Together, let us open a new chapter of stability and peace," he wrote in a post to X. Popular Reads Last week, a device exploded in a cafe near the Justice Palace in Damascus, killing at least 10 people and wounding 20.
Furthermore, The Syrian Arab News Agency said that the explosions occurred near the Ministry of Tourism building and that at least 18 people -- including four security personnel -- were injured.
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The visit underlines Syria’s geopolitical transformation under Sharaa , a former al Qaeda commander who has established close ties with Western and Middle Eastern powers that shunned Assad, as he seeks to rebuild a country shattered by 13 years of war. “I am here to affirm France’s commitment to the Syrian people.
according to Daily Dispatch +2For a sovereign Syria, united in its diversity and at peace with its neighbours.
according to Daily Dispatch +2Together, let us open a new chapter of stability and peace," he wrote in a post to X. Popular Reads Last week, a device exploded in a cafe near the Justice Palace in Damascus, killing at least 10 people and wounding 20.
according to ABC News — Top StoriesThe Syrian Arab News Agency said that the explosions occurred near the Ministry of Tourism building and that at least 18 people -- including four security personnel -- were injured.
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