French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Damascus on Monday evening. He is the first leader from the European Union to visit Syria since the fall of Bashar Assad and the subsequent rise of President Ahmed al-Sharaa, who was previously a militant.
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Emmanuel Macron visits Syria following Assad's departure
French President Emmanuel Macron visited Damascus on July 6, 2026, marking the first visit by an EU leader since Bashar Assad's departure. The visit follows the rise of Ahmed al-Sharaa, a former militant who is now the President of Syria.
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Emmanuel Macron visits Syria, 18 months after Assad's fall
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Emmanuel Macron visits Syria following Assad's departure