Syrian and French FMs hold talks on mutual issues

Damascus, Jun 11 (Prensa Latina) Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani and his French counterpart, Jean-Noel Barrot, addressed several strategic issues of mutual interest, a Foreign Ministry statement informed on Wewdnesday on its Telegram channel.

June 11, 2025
09:27

The release stated that the two ministers met within the framework of the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) in Nice and discussed current developments in Syria in the political, economic, and security fields.

They addressed the challenges facing the Arab country, including the Kurdish-led militia Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), and Israel’s constant violations of Syrian territory.

Al-Shaibani expressed his gratitude to France for its role in lifting sanctions and exploring business opportunities and strategic partnerships.

Syria’s interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa paid a visit to Paris in early May on an invitation by French President Emmanuel Macron.

This was Al-Sharaa’s first visit to Europe since the overthrow of President Bashar Al-Assad’s government in December 2024.

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