Macron holds talks with Al Sharaa as France deepens ties with Syria

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Middle East 07-07-2026 | 11:58

Macron holds talks with Al Sharaa as France deepens ties with Syria

The French president’s first visit to Syria since 2009 includes talks on bilateral cooperation, regional developments, and investment opportunities.

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Macron holds talks with Al Sharaa as France deepens ties with Syria
French President Emmanuel Macron (right) and Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa at the People's Palace in Damascus (AFP)
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Syrian President Ahmed al Sharaa received French President Emmanuel Macron today, Tuesday, at the People’s Palace in Damascus.

 

The talks between the two sides are focusing on prospects for bilateral cooperation in various fields, as well as developments in regional and international affairs.

 

Macron and his accompanying delegation arrived in Damascus yesterday, Monday, on an official visit to Syria.

 

 

French President Emmanuel Macron (right) and Syrian President Ahmed al Sharaa at the People’s Palace in Damascus (AFP)
French President Emmanuel Macron (right) and Syrian President Ahmed al Sharaa at the People’s Palace in Damascus (AFP)

 

 

Macron said in a post on the platform “X” following his arrival: “I came to reaffirm France’s commitment to standing alongside the Syrian people in order to support a sovereign and united Syria, with its diversity, and one that enjoys peace with its neighbors.”

 

The delegation accompanying Macron includes investors and representatives of French companies, with the aim of strengthening economic cooperation.

 

This is the first visit by a French president since 2009 and reflects the strengthening of Syrian French relations based on mutual respect and equal partnership. Al Sharaa visited France in May 2025 at the invitation of his French counterpart, according to the SANA news agency.

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