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'France stands by Syria's side': Macron 'most enthusiastic in Europe' to repair ties

French President Emmanuel Macron has told Syria that 'France stands by its side' at a press conference in Damascus during his landmark visit to Ahmed al-Sharaa. Both leaders are hoping to bring more investment into the war-torn country as it looks to rebuild, although security challenges still remain - and were highlighted by a twin explosion near Macron's hotel. FRANCE 24's Angela Diffley tells us more about why Macron is so keen on normalising Europe's relationship with Syria.

07 Jul 2026, 10:26 UTCSource: France24Original source

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Сценарии event-driven intelligence: France and Syria

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