French President Emmanuel Macron to Make Historic Visit to Syria: A Milestone in Diplomatic Relations

French President Emmanuel Macron to Make Historic Visit to Syria: A Milestone in Diplomatic Relations

French President Emmanuel Macron is set to visit Syria soon, according to Syrian state media reports. This visit will mark the first time a Western leader has traveled to the country since the removal of former President Bashar Assad in 2024. Macron previously hosted Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa in Paris in May 2025 and pledged to advocate for the lifting of sanctions on Syria by the European Union and the United States. The majority of these sanctions have already been lifted.