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Macron meets Syrian President during his first visit to Europe

During the meeting, the French president will emphasize his demands to the Syrian government, including the fight against terrorism.

Emmanuel Macron and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa

Emmanuel Macron and Syrian President Ahmed al-SharaaAFP

Carlos Dominguez
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Carlos Dominguez

French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday received his Syrian counterpart, Ahmed al-Sharaa, also known by his war name Abu Mohamed al-Golani, during the former Islamist terrorist's first visit to Europe.

Macron "will reaffirm France's support for the construction of a new Syria, a free, stable and sovereign Syria that respects all members of Syrian society," the presidency said Tuesday.

"This meeting is part of France's historic commitment to the Syrian people, who aspire to peace and democracy," it added.

Macron will also emphasize "his demands to the Syrian government, including the stabilization of the region, in particular Lebanon, and the fight against terrorism."

The roots of the new Syrian presidency

The new Syrian authorities, with roots in the Al Qaeda jihadist network, have promised to be an inclusive government in the multi-confessional and multi-ethnic country.
However, in March it recorded sectarian clashes in which more than 1,700 people, mostly Alawites, were killed in coastal areas, generating worldwide condemnation.
More recent clashes with Druze fighters, as well as NGO allegations of abuses, have raised doubts about the Syrian government's intentions.

According to the New Israelite World, the new regime in Damascus feigns moderation, while inciting lethal violence against minorities and building a sectarian jihadist regime.
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