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French President Macron to visit Syria, Syrian presidency says

By Thomson Reuters Jul 5, 2026 | 6:58 AM

July 5 (Reuters) – French President Emmanuel Macron ​will ‌visit Syria to discuss ways to strengthen ‌bilateral ​relations ⁠and issues ⁠of mutual interest, Syria’s presidential media directorate ​said on Sunday.

Macron, ⁠accompanied ⁠by a ​delegation of ​investors and representatives ‌from French companies, will hold ⁠a roundtable session with President Ahmed ⁠al-Sharaa ‌and Syrian ⁠delegations.

The ​directorate ‌gave no date ​for ⁠the visit.

(Reporting by Tala Ramadan; Editing by Joe ​Bavier)