President al-Sharaa: Syria to sign economic agreements during President Macron’s visit

Macron’s visit to Syria marked a milestone in bilateral relations and cooperation

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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.

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, Al-Sharaa launch strategic partnership as Damascus blasts fail to derail landmark visit

French President Emmanuel Macron and Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa on Tuesday announced a strategic economic partnership to support Syria’s reconstruction, as twin explosions in Damascus briefly overshadowed Macron’s historic visit but failed to disrupt a programme focused on investment and rebuilding. Speaking at a joint press conference in the Syrian capital, Al-Sharaa said Syria was [] The post Macron, Al-Sharaa launch strategic partnership as Damascus blasts fail to derail landmark visit first appeared on Dailynewsegypt.

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.

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— Macron to visit Syria as the first Western leader since Assad’s ouster, Damascus says, AP reports. Macron will be accompanied by French investors and company representatives, per SANA news agency citing al-Sharaa’s office — no date confirmed, though Macron is set to attend a NATO summit in Ankara Tuesday and Wednesday.@IntelSlava

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/

Syria's President: French President's Visit to Damascus Important Development in Relations

Damascus, July 06 (QNA) - Syrian President Ahmed Al Sharaa said Monday that the visit of his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron to Damascus represents an important development in relations between the two countries.

Syria blast: Twin explosions hit Damascus after blasts heard near hotel housing French President Macron

Syria blast: Macron's visit makes him the first leader from the European Union to visit Syria since the fall of the Assad regime in 2024.

Several hurt in Damascus blasts as Macron meets Syria's Sharaa

French President Emmanuel Macron met Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus after two explosions near the hotel where he was staying. The visit, the first by an EU leader since Bashar al-Assad's overthrow, focused on Syria's reconstruction and renewed ties with Europe. 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 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 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.

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.

Dutch ministers visit Syria to discuss refugee returns

Foreign affairs minister Tom Berendsen and asylum minister Bart van den Brink have travelled to Damascus to meet Syrian president...

Explosive devices blow up near hotel where Macron is staying in Damascus

Macron is the first major EU leader to visit the Syrian capital since former president Bashar al-Assad was toppled

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.

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

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

Macron and al-Sharaa Sign Guest Book at Umayyad Mosque

French President Emmanuel Macron and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa sign the guest book at the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus, with Macron writing that “Syria is reborn through its people” and that “France is there, by its side.”

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

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

In Damascus, Emmanuel Macron tests Syria normalization as explosions expose the limits of a diplomatic gamble

Ahmed al-Charaa appears in close-up during a visit to the United Kingdom in March 2026, far from Damascus but already at the center of the diplomatic chessboard. His stern expression sums up the French equation: talk to Syria’s new leadership without wiping away the gray areas. Credits: Foreign, Commonwealth Development Office / Wikimedia Commons, [] L’article In Damascus, Emmanuel Macron tests Syria normalization as explosions expose the limits of a diplomatic gamble est apparu en premier sur Ecostylia.

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.

Saudi Arabia welcomes US move to remove Syria from terrorism list

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia on Thursday welcomed the United States' decision to begin procedures to remove Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, where it has remained since 1979.In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirmed the Kingdom's support for the positive steps being taken by the Syrian government to strengthen the country's security and stability, rebuild state institutions and fulfill the aspirations of the Syrian people for a more stable and prosperous future.U.S. President Donald Trump informed Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa of the decision during their meeting on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara on Wednesday.U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said lifting the designation would unlock international trade and investment, give Syria a chance to rebuild, and open up a new chapter for the Syrian people.