Macron says France ready to help rebuild Syria

Syria president says wants France to be 'primary partner'

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July 07, 2026 10:18

DAMASCUS: France is ready to ​help rebuild Syria’s economy and banking sector, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday ‌as ‌he ​pressed ‌on ⁠with ​a visit ⁠to Damascus after two bombs exploded near a hotel where ⁠he had been ‌holding meetings.