WORLDJul 7 · 09:18 UTCFRANCE 24FRANCE24

Explosions trying to deter 'business as usual' strategy at the heart of Macron's visit

French President Emmanuel Macron is visiting Syria amid explosions near Damascus's Four Seasons Hotel, where he is staying. The visit marks a significant moment as Macron becomes the first Western leader to visit Syria since al-Sharaa assumed power.

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