Damascus, July 6 -- French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday (local time) reaffirmed France's support for the Syrian people and called for a sovereign, united and peaceful Syria as he arrived in Damascus on his first official visit to the country.

The event marks the first official visit to Syria by a serving European Union head of state.

In a post shared on X, Macron said, "I have come to express France's commitment to the Syrian people. For a sovereign Syria, united in its diversity and at peace with its neighbours. Together, let us open a new chapter of stability and peace."

https://x.com/emmanuelmacron/status/2074175478227669488

The Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates confirmed Macron's arrival in a post on X, sta...