Syria president arrives in Paris on official visit: state media
Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa landed in Paris on Wednesday for his first European visit since ousting Bashar al-Assad, with talks scheduled with French President Emmanuel Macron.
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- Published Date: 03:09 | 07 May 2025
Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa arrived in Paris on Wednesday, state media reported, on his first visit to Europe since overthrowing longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad in December.
State news agency SANA said Sharaa arrived in the French capital along with his accompanying delegation. He is due to meet French leader Emmanuel Macron later Wednesday.
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