- NATO summit anticipation in Ankara alongside high-level discussions in Berlin regarding European defense responsibilities.
- Macron is traveling to Ankara for the NATO summit, where his visit is linked to the ouster of Assad and discussions on regional security in Syria.
- Macron met with a Syrian counterpart in Damascus while also discussing NATO strengthening Europe.
Macron visited Damascus and reaffirmed France's commitment to the Syrian people while Al-Sharaa works to restore Syria's international standing.
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What happened
Macron visited Damascus and reaffirmed France's commitment to the Syrian people while Al-Sharaa works to restore Syria's international standing.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Macron reaffirms French commitment to Syria as Al-Sharaa works to restore the country's international standing.1 source
Macron met Asaad al-Shaibani during his visit to Damascus to reaffirm France's commitment.1 source
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The entities involved
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Emmanuel Macron
president of France and Co-Prince of Andorra since 2017
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Syria
country in West Asia
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Ahmed al-Sharaa
President of Syria since 2025
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Related events
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- Sharaa's government faces security challenges.
- Syria receives military and political support from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Russia, and France.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- sana.sy
- arabnews.com
- naharnet.com
- newkerala.com
- foreignpolicyjournal.com
- al-monitor.com
- middleeaststar.com