Syria’s interim leader al-Sharaa makes first trip to Europe with Paris visit
- Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa will visit Paris on Wednesday to meet French President Emmanuel Macron in his first European trip since January.
- Al-Sharaa assumed power after an Islamist-led offensive toppled Bashar Assad in December, and the visit follows renewed sectarian clashes in Syria.
- The Paris talks will focus on Syria's security challenges amid Israeli strikes, efforts to form a transitional government, and rebuilding after 14 years of conflict.
- French President Macron will reaffirm France’s commitment to building a Syria that is independent, peaceful, and inclusive of all societal groups, while highlighting the significance of maintaining regional security—especially in Lebanon—and combating terrorism.
- The meeting is seen as a test of Europe's willingness to engage Syria's new leadership despite ongoing sanctions, widespread destruction, and sectarian violence.
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Syrian Leader Visits Paris for Talks With Macron in 1st Official Trip to Europe
Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa headed to Paris on May 7 in his first trip to Europe since his predecessor, Bashar al-Assad, was ousted in a rebel offensive late last year. In Paris, al-Sharaa will meet French President Emmanuel Macron, with whom he is expected to discuss a range of issues pertaining to strife-torn Syria. Issues on the agenda will likely include means of ensuring the country’s security and sovereignty and ensuring the safety of Sy…
Syria’s Ahmed al-Sharaa arrives in France in first European trip
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa arrived in Paris on Wednesday, his first trip to Europe since the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad in December, as he seeks international support for his efforts to bring greater stability to his war-shattered country. State news agency SANA confirmed that Sharaa arrived in the French capital along with his accompanying delegation. He is due to meet French leader Emmanuel Macron later on Wednesday. Sharaa received an…
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