Published: Jul 07, 2026, 08:57 IST | Updated: Jul 07, 2026, 08:57 IST
French President Emmanuel Macron has arrived in Damascus, marking the first visit by a Western European head of state since the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad in late 2024. During this historic trip, Macron and Syrian interim leader Ahmed al-Sharaa are holding high-stakes talks centered on political transition, regional security, and economic cooperation.