Syrian President Makes First Visit to Europe Since Assad’s Fall
![]() 1093 Wednesday, 07 May, 2025, 22:22 President Ahmed al-Shara of Syria arrived in France on Wednesday for his first trip to a European country since ascending to power, marking a pivotal moment in his bid to reintegrate Syria into the international community. The visit came at a time of deep uncertainty for the country, which has been mired by spasms of sectarian violence as it tries to emerge from more than a decade of war. Mr. al-Shara met with President Emmanuel Macron of France at the Élysée Palace in Paris, in both a diplomatic boost and a key test for the Syrian president as he faces skepticism at home and abroad. Mr. Macron and Mr. al-Shara were to discuss Syria’s political transition, its security, the fight against terrorism, economic aid and regional stability, according to the French presidency. Mr. Macron’s office said he was particularly worried about ongoing sectarian violence and would press Mr. al-Shara on continuing the transition to a “free, sovereign and pluralist Syria.” Advertisement |
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