Macron Set for Historic Damascus Visit as France Strengthens Syria Ties

French President Emmanuel Macron is reportedly planning to visit Damascus on Monday for an official state visit, according to reports from Saudi media outlet Al-Hadath. The trip would mark a significant diplomatic engagement with Syria’s government under President Bashar al-Assad. France has gradually rebuilt relations with Damascus in recent years following the Syrian civil war, though international relations remain complex given Syria’s ongoing humanitarian concerns and regional tensions. Macron’s visit would represent one of the most high-profile Western visits to Syria in recent memory, signalling France’s strategic interests in the Middle East. The timing of the visit comes amid broader regional developments and France’s efforts to expand its diplomatic presence across the Arab world. Such a visit would likely focus on discussions about Syria’s political future, regional stability, and France’s role in Middle Eastern affairs.

Source: Walla News — Original article in Hebrew.