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World : France Sees Syria As Alternative Oil Route Amid Hormuz Tensions, Foreign Minister Says
BERLIN, July 9 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- France views Syria as a potential alternative route for oil shipments amid ongoing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said Thursday.
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BOL News
· Jul 9, 2026
‘France sees Syria as alternative oil route to Hormuz’
France has been exploring alternative routes to help ensure global energy supplies. The post ‘France sees Syria as alternative oil route to Hormuz’ appeared first on BOL News.
Anadolu Agency
· Jul 9, 2026
France sees Syria as alternative oil route amid Hormuz tensions, foreign minister says
Jean-Noel Barrot says France looking at ‘alternative routes’ for energy, with Syria potentially emerging as new regional hub
Syrian Arab News Agency
· Jul 7, 2026
Al-Shaibani: Macron’s Damascus visit marks new chapter in Syria-France relations
Damascus, July 7 (SANA) Syrian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani said on Tuesday that French President Emmanuel Macron‘s historic visit to Damascus marked a turning point in Syrian-French relations, opening a new phase of partnership based on mutual respect and shared interests. In a statement following Macron’s official visit, al-Shaibani said []
The Japan Times
· Jul 7, 2026
Blasts rock Damascus during Macron visit
The blasts underscore the major security challenges in Syria, where French President Emmanuel Macron is the first head of state of a European Union country to visit since 2024.
The Cradle
· Jul 9, 2026
France eyes Syria as 'vital energy corridor' amid Hormuz crisis
Macron visited Syria this week along with the head of TotalEnergies
The Jerusalem Post
· Jul 7, 2026
Explosions heard in Damascus, reasons unknown, witness says
French President Emmanuel Macron is currently visiting the Syrian capital.
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Related coverage for "World : France Sees Syria As Alternative Oil Route Amid Hormuz Tensions, Foreign Minister Says": BOL News — ‘France sees Syria as alternative oil route to Hormuz’. Anadolu Agency — France sees Syria as alternative oil route amid Hormuz tensions, foreign minister says. Syrian Arab News Agency — Al-Shaibani: Macron’s Damascus visit marks new chapter in Syria-France relations. The Japan Times — Blasts rock Damascus during Macron visit . The Cradle — France eyes Syria as 'vital energy corridor' amid Hormuz crisis. The Jerusalem Post — Explosions heard in Damascus, reasons unknown, witness says