French President Emmanuel Macron, with his Syrian counterpart Ahmad Al Shara at the Elysee Palace in Paris, in May 2025. The two leaders are due to meet again, this time in Damascus. EPAFrench President Emmanuel Macron, with his Syrian counterpart Ahmad Al Shara at the Elysee Palace in Paris, in May 2025. The two leaders are due to meet again, this time in Damascus. EPANo date yet given for visit by French PresidentThe NationalJuly 05, 2026French President Emmanuel Macron is to visit Syria to discuss strengthening bilateral ties, economic co-operation and regional developments, Syrian media reported on Sunday.Mr Macron is to be accompanied by a delegation of investors and representatives of French companies, reflecting both countries' intention of expanding economic co-operation alongside political dialogue, the Syrian state news agency Sana reported. No date has been released.Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara and Mr Macron are expected to discuss bilateral relations, regional and international developments, and opportunities for co-operation across a range of sectors.The Syrian presidency said the visit will be part of continuing political consultations between Damascus and Paris to expand co-operation and co-ordination on issues of mutual interest.Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al Shibani and his French counterpart, Jean-Noel Barrot, held a phone call on Saturday to discuss ways to enhance bilateral relations, Sana reported.Mr Al Shara visited Mr Macron at the Elysee Palace in Paris in May last year. During that meeting, Mr Macron reaffirmed France’s support for a new Syria that is free, stable, pluralistic, sovereign and respectful of all components of Syrian society, the French President's office said.Updated: July 05, 2026, 2:20 PM