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Macron Hosts Syria's Interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa in Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes Syria's interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa to Paris to discuss reconstruction and economic cooperation amidst terrorism threats.

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  1. Macron welcomes Syria’s al-Sharaa in Paris

    France restates its support for a free and stable Syria.

    Macron welcomes Syria’s al-Sharaa in Paris

    Al JazeeraAl Jazeera·8d
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  2. 'Handshake of Shame': Macron Welcomes Jihadi Junta Syria Prez to Paris

    Despite the pedigree of the government and its leading figures — its ruling cabinet includes United Nations-sanctioned terrorist Anas Hasan Khattab — many Western nations have rushed to legitimise post-Assad Syria, not least because it offers some hope of ending the migrant crisis that has been poison to centrist politics across Europe for a decade.

    'Handshake of Shame': Macron Welcomes Jihadi Junta Syria Prez to Paris

    Breitbart NewsBreitbart News·8d
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  3. Syrian Leader Visits Paris for Talks With Macron in 1st Official Trip to Europe

    Al-Sharaa’s visit to Paris could provide a diplomatic boost for his HTS-led interim government, which has yet to be formally recognized by the White House.

    Syrian Leader Visits Paris for Talks With Macron in 1st Official Trip to Europe

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Updated: May 7th, 2025, 3:39 PM ET

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Syria's interim leader Ahmad al-Sharaa meets with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris to discuss post-war stability and reconstruction efforts. Despite prior ties to terrorism, al-Sharaa's administration is being recognized as a new hope for Syria. France stresses the importance of protecting minority groups and combating terrorism, highlighting the ongoing challenges in ensuring regional stability. The visit may bolster al-Sharaa's government, which remains unrecognized by the U.S. amid calls for international support and sanctions relief.

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