Macron Becomes First Western Leader to Visit Syria Since Assad's Fall
(MENAFN) French President Emmanuel Macron met with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa at the Presidential Palace in Damascus on Tuesday, local media reported.
Syrian media broadcast footage showing the two leaders together at the palace. According to reports, Macron and al-Sharaa are set to take part in a signing ceremony for several bilateral agreements, though officials have not yet disclosed the specific contents or scope of the talks.
Macron touched down in Damascus earlier in the day, becoming the first Western head of state to visit Syria since Bashar al-Assad's regime was toppled in December 2024 — a milestone visit underscoring shifting dynamics in the region.
The trip builds on a warming relationship between Paris and Damascus that began taking shape after al-Sharaa traveled to France in May 2025, a visit that marked his first trip to any Western or European nation since taking office.
Tuesday's meeting reflects France's broader push to deepen its political and economic footprint in Syria, as Paris positions itself as a leading Western partner in the country's post-Assad reconstruction and diplomatic reintegration.
Syrian media broadcast footage showing the two leaders together at the palace. According to reports, Macron and al-Sharaa are set to take part in a signing ceremony for several bilateral agreements, though officials have not yet disclosed the specific contents or scope of the talks.
Macron touched down in Damascus earlier in the day, becoming the first Western head of state to visit Syria since Bashar al-Assad's regime was toppled in December 2024 — a milestone visit underscoring shifting dynamics in the region.
The trip builds on a warming relationship between Paris and Damascus that began taking shape after al-Sharaa traveled to France in May 2025, a visit that marked his first trip to any Western or European nation since taking office.
Tuesday's meeting reflects France's broader push to deepen its political and economic footprint in Syria, as Paris positions itself as a leading Western partner in the country's post-Assad reconstruction and diplomatic reintegration.
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