POLITICSJul 6 · 10:15 UTCFRANCE 24FRANCE24

Macron's visit to Syria confirms normalisation strategy of post-Assad government

France's Emmanuel Macron is set to visit Syria, marking the first visit by a Western European head of state since Ahmed al-Sharaa became leader in 2024. The visit aims to strengthen bilateral relations and discuss security and interreligious violence in Syria.

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