Macron meets with Syrian leader, calls for de-escalation
Syrian President Ahmad al-Chareh met with French President Emmanuel Macron. Al-Chareh asked France to stop what he called Israeli aggression. Macron said attacks by other countries were unacceptable.
The meeting took place after French President Emmanuel Macron visited Damascus. There were two attacks near the hotel where Macron was staying. These attacks injured 18 people. President al-Charaa praised Macron's bravery during the visit. The exchange highlighted disagreements about actions in Syria.
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Highlights
Macron and Al-Charaa met
Syrian and French presidents held a joint press conference.
Al-Charaa blames Israel
Syrian President called for France to stop ‘systematic Israeli aggression’.
Macron condemns interventions
Macron said ‘incursions,’ ‘interventions,’ and ‘attacks’ were ‘unacceptable’.
Macron visited Damascus
French President visited Syria and supported the political transition.
Attacks occurred during visit
There were two attacks near Macron’s hotel injuring 18 people.