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Macron visits Syria, first EU leader to do so since Assad's ousting
13 sourcesFirst reported 16 days agoUpdated 15 days ago
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- French President Emmanuel Macron visited Syria on July 6, 2026, marking the first trip by a Western European head of state since the toppling of Bashar al-Assad in 2024. The visit was described as significant for bilateral relations under the new leadership of President Ahmed al-Sharaa, who characterized France's role as "constructive." Macron's arrival was not publicly announced until it occurred, citing security concerns. The visit highlights a geopolitical shift in Syria following years of conflict and transitional governance. Macron was accompanied by a delegation that included representatives from French companies.
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All coverage
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Μακρόν – Συρία: Ο πρώην… τζιχαντιστής πρόεδρος αλ Σάρα χαιρετίζει τον «πολύ εποικοδομητικό» ρόλο της Γαλλίας
in.gr· 15 days ago
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Τη Συρία επισκέπτεται ο Μακρόν
Dialogos· 15 days ago
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Μακρόν: Ο πρώτος ηγέτης από τη Δύση που επισκέφθηκε τη Συρία μετά την πτώση Άσαντ
in.gr· 15 days ago
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Στη Συρία ο Μακρόν - Ο πρώτος Δυτικοευρωπαίος ηγέτης μετά την πτώση του Άσαντ
CNN Greece· 15 days ago
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France's Macron in first post-Assad visit to Damascus : why the Syria stopover ?
France 24· 15 days ago
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Macron's visit to Syria confirms normalisation strategy of post-Assad government
France 24· 16 days ago
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Syria expecting Macron visit in first for Western head-of-state since Assad
France 24· 16 days ago
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Macron expected in Syria in first post-Assad visit by Western leader, Damascus says
France 24· 16 days ago
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Ο Εμανουέλ Μακρόν θα επισκεφθεί τη Συρία - Ο πρώτος ξένος ηγέτης μετά το 2024
CNN Greece· 16 days ago
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Επίσκεψη Μακρόν στη Συρία για ενίσχυση διμερών σχέσεων
Politis· 16 days ago
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Στη Συρία μεταβαίνει ο Μακρόν
Naftemporiki· 16 days ago
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France’s Macron visits Syria, in first trip by an EU head of state since Assad toppled
Cyprus Mail· 15 days ago
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Γαλλία: Στη Συρία έφθασε ο Μακρόν – Πρώτη επίσκεψη δυτικού αρχηγού κράτους στη μετά Άσαντ εποχή
Naftemporiki· 15 days ago