French President Macron to visit Syria, Syrian presidency says

Jul 5, 2026

French President Emmanuel Macron looks on during a meeting with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis (not pictured) at the Maximos Mansion in Athens, Greece, April 25, 2026. REUTERS/Stelios Misinas — Stelios Misinas

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)

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