DUBAI: The Saudi Foreign Ministry has led the condemnation of the bomb attacks that took place in Damascus on Tuesday, injuring a number of civilians and security. The explosions rocked Damascus on Tuesday as France’s president Emmanuel Macron met with his Syrian counterpart, Ahmad Al-Sharaa, in a landmark visit. At least 18 people were injured including members of the security firces, Syria’s Interior Ministry said.

The French president's office said that Macron was safe and that his meeting with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa would continue as scheduled.

Explosions rocked Damascus shortly after French President Emmanuel Macron entered the presidential palace to meet Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa.