Macron says France ready to help rebuild Syria, after bombs disrupt trip
France is ready to help rebuild Syria’s economy and banking sector, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday as he pressed on with a visit to Damascus after two bombs…
Syria Says Macron’s Damascus Visit Opens New Era in Bilateral Relations
The historic visit of French President Emmanuel Macron to Damascus marked a pivotal station in the course of Syrian-French relations, establishing a new phase of partnership based on mutual respect…
Macron arrives in Syria for first post-Assad visit by Western European head of state
French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Damascus on Monday for the first visit by a Western European head of state since Syria’s new authorities took power in 2024, an AFP…
Zelensky, Macron Coordinate on Ukraine Diplomacy and Air Defence
I spoke with the President of France. Emmanuel Macron clearly knows all the details of the current diplomatic prospects. And it is important that every step we take in negotiations,…
French Minehunters Deployed to Protect Hormuz Shipping
France has deployed mine countermeasures assets to the Middle East, including two minehunters in particular. Accompanied by two frigates and a maritime patrol aircraft, these assets are ready to contribute,…
France’s National Assembly approves hike in military budget
The National Assembly (the lower house of the French parliament) has finally approved the government-initiated increase in the country’s military budget by 36 billion euros through 2030, according to a…
France and Oman Discuss Regional and Int’l Developments in Paris Talks
French President Emmanuel Macron and Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq discussed regional and international developments during talks in Paris on Monday, as the two countries sought to strengthen political and…
French president, Saudi crown prince discuss US-Iran escalation
Emmanuel Macron and Mohammed bin Salman have discussed the latest developments between the US and Iran during a phone call on Sunday, according to the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA).…
France and Italy Deepen Cooperation on Defence, Energy and European Priorities
In Antibes for the 36th Franco-Italian summit, with the President of the Council of Ministers Giorgia Meloni: Italy and France move forward, between themselves and in Europe, when they build…
Aoun and Macron Discuss Post-Ceasefire Situation in Southern Lebanon
President General Joseph Aoun received a phone call from French President Emmanuel Macron, during which he reviewed with him the general situation in Lebanon and the region in light of…