French President Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday he has met with representatives of 'all shades of Syria' during his ongoing visit, according to a statement he made. Macron's remark comes as his first official trip to Damascus by a Western leader since the fall of the Assad regime continues amid high security.
French President Emmanuel Macron stated on Tuesday that he has met with 'all shades of Syria' during his ongoing visit to Damascus, according to a brief statement. The remark came as Macron's trip — the first by a Western head of state to Syria since the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime — continued. Earlier in the day, multiple explosions reportedly occurred near Macron's hotel, though the Elysee said he did not hear them and was unharmed. Macron subsequently met with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa at the presidential palace. No further details on his meeting schedule or the specific groups he referenced have been released.
4 developments
- DevelopingElysee: Macron did not hear Damascus explosions, on his way to Syria meeting
- StrongNew footage emerges of Damascus explosions during Macron's visit
- StrongMacron arrived at Syrian president's palace after explosions near his hotel
- StrongSyrian Interior Ministry: Two explosions near Tourism Ministry in Damascus were improvised bombs, 18 wounded
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