'Macron did not hear Damascus explosions while on his way to meet Syrian president'
Explosions rocked Damascus on Tuesday as France’s president met with his Syrian counterpart in a landmark visit.
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- Published Date: 11:05 AM 07 July 2026
- Updated Date: 11:09 AM 07 July 2026
French President Emmanuel Macron did not hear the explosions that occurred in the Syrian capital on Tuesday morning, his office said.
Macron was on his way to meet with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa. The French president is the first main EU leader to visit the country since the fall of President Bashar al-Assad.
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