Macron Meets Syria’s al-Sharaa at Presidential Palace in Damascus

Explosions heard in Damascus, reasons unknown, witness says

French President Emmanuel Macron is currently visiting the Syrian capital.

Macron safe after explosions in Syrian capital during French president's visit

As reports of the blasts came in, state television said the Syrian president had welcomed Macron at the presidential palace.

Explosions rock Damascus, wounding 18, as French President Macron visits Syria

Emmanuel Macron had entered the presidential palace to meet Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa when the explosions happened near the Four Seasons Hotel. The post Explosions rock Damascus, wounding 18, as French President Macron visits Syria appeared first on MS NOW.

French President Macron to visit Syria for talks on bilateral ties, presidency says

Damascus, July 5 (SANA) French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to visit Syria for talks on strengthening bilateral relations and discussing regional and international issues of mutual interest, the Syrian Presidency’s Media Directorate said on Sunday. In a statement to SANA, the directorate said Macron will be accompanied by a delegation of investors and representatives []

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Macron to visit Syria with business delegation

French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to visit Syria with a business delegation, the Syrian Presidency said Sunday, without specifying when the trip would take place, AzerNEWS reports.

Macron will visit Syria as the first Western leader since Assad’s ouster, Damascus says

French President Emmanuel Macron will visit Syria soon, Syrian state media said Sunday, making him the first Western leader to arrive in the country since the ouster of former President Bashar Assad in 2024. Macron hosted Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa, the former Islamist leader who seized power in Damascus, in Paris in May 2025, and []...Click to read more

Macron arrives in Syria as first major western leader to visit war-torn country under new leadership

French President Emmanuel Macron has arrived in Syria, becoming the first major western leader to visit since Bashar al-Assad's ouster in 2024

LIVE: French President Emmanuel Macron visits Syria

French President Emmanuel Macron visits Syria, where he meets with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, being the first leader of an EU country to visit since President Bashar al-Assad was deposed in 2024. Two bombs exploded near the Damascus hotel where Macron held meetings on July 7, Syrian state media said, but the French president's office said he did not hear the explosions. #france #macron #syria #damascus #alassad #alsharaa #EU #live #Reuters #News Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/

Explosions rock Syria’s capital as French President Macron visits

Explosions rock Syria’s capital as French President Macron visits

French President Macron to visit Syria, Syrian presidency says

July 5 (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron will visit Syria to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral relations and issues of mutual interest, Syria's presidential media directorate said on Sunday.Macron, accompanied by a delegation of investors and representatives from French companies, will hold a roundtable session with President Ahmed al-Sharaa and Syrian delegations.The directorate gave no date for the visit. (Reporting by Tala Ramadan; Editing by Joe Bavier)

Macron Posts Video of Historic Damascus Visit With al-Sharaa

French President Emmanuel Macron posts a video montage of his landmark visit to Damascus, including a tour of the Umayyad Mosque alongside Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, emphasizing deep historical ties between France and Syria. #Macron #Syria #France

Macron arrives in Syria as first major Western leader to visit war-torn country under new leadership

French President Emmanuel Macron has arrived in Syria, becoming the first major Western leader to visit since Bashar al-Assad's ouster in 2024

Macron tours Damascus' Umayyad Mosque during Syria visit

French President Emmanuel Macron visits Damascus' Umayyad Mosque with Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa and signs the guestbook during his Syria trip.

Macron set for historic Syria visit, boosting post-Assad regime

French President Emmanuel Macron will soon visit Syria, making him the first Western leader to travel there since the 2024 collapse of the Bashar Al-Assad regime.

Macron first major western leader to visit Syria since fall of Assad

Macron first major western leader to visit Syria since fall of Assad

Syria says Macron to visit soon in first Western European leader trip since 2024

Syria says Macron to visit soon in first Western European leader trip since 2024

Blasts rock Damascus during Macron visit

Bombs exploded near the hotel where Emmanuel Macron was staying in Syria on Tuesday, a security source said, but the French president did not hear the explosions, the Elysee said, and he met Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa soon afterwards. The blasts underscore the major security challenges in Syria, where Macron is the first head of [] The post Blasts rock Damascus during Macron visit appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Macron arrives in Damascus as 1st Western leader to visit post-Assad Syria

Syrian foreign minister welcomes French leader at Damascus airport

Syria’s capital rocked by blasts during Macron visit

Two explosions have rocked Syria’s capital Damascus as French President Emmanuel Macron visits his Syrian counterpart. Al Jazeera’s Obaida Hitto reports from the presidential palace. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile

Macron heads to Syria in historic post-Assad visit

French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to make a landmark visit to Syria, becoming the first Western European leader to travel to Damascus since the fall of Bashar al-Assad and the rise of President Ahmed al-Sharaa. The high-profile trip marks a dramatic shift in Western policy toward Syria’s new leadership after years of diplomatic isolation [] The post Macron heads to Syria in historic post-Assad visit appeared first on World Israel News.

Emmanuel Macron Becomes First Western European Leader To Visit Syria Since Assad’s Ouster

French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Damascus on Monday evening, marking the first visit by a Western European head of state since Syria’s new authorities assumed power in December 2024. Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani welcomed Macron and his Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot at the airport upon their arrival. Macron wrote online shortly after landing, [] The post Emmanuel Macron Becomes First Western European Leader To Visit Syria Since Assad’s Ouster appeared first on Foreign Policy Journal.

Twin explosions rock Syria's Damascus after blasts heard near hotel housing French President Macron

Macron arrived in Syria on Monday, making him the first leader from the European Union to visit the country since the fall of the Assad regime in 2024.

Macron becomes first Western leader to visit Damascus since Assad's fall

ALBAWABA- French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Damascus on Monday, becoming the first leader of a major Western nation to visit Syria since President Ahmad al-Sharaa took office following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad's regime in late 2024...

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Explosions rock Damascus as Emmanuel Macron meets Syrian president

The explosions happened near the Four Seasons Hotel.

'My visit continues': French President Macron after close shave in Syria amid explosions near hotel

French President Emmanuel Macron continued his Syria visit after explosions near his hotel. Two blasts struck central Damascus, wounding at least eighteen people earlier on Tuesday. Macron was unharmed and proceeded with his scheduled meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa. Further details indicated two explosive devices detonated near the Four Seasons Hotel. No group has claimed responsibility for the recent attack in Damascus.

Syria unveils archaeological treasures returned from France after 15 years

When French President Emmanuel Macron visited Syria earlier this week, he brought with him a number of archaeological treasures that had been held in France since 2011.

Macron begins landmark visit to Syria as Al Sharaa announces reconstruction agreements

Macron begins landmark visit to Syria as Al Sharaa announces reconstruction agreements