French President Emmanuel Macron has confirmed the continuation of his official visit to the Syrian capital, Damascus, in his first comment following two explosions near his residence. In official statements, the French President emphasized his support for the Syrian people's
aspirations to build a safe, unified, and sovereign state, praising the courage and diversity of Syrians. This unprecedented visit by a Western leader to Damascus is part of a series of meetings with the Syrian leadership to discuss vital strategic
issues, primarily reconstruction efforts. Security and human rights reports confirmed that necessary precautionary measures were taken to ensure the safety of visiting delegations.
