Explosions trying to deter 'business as usual' strategy at the heart of Macron's visit
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French President Emmanuel Macron is visiting Syria, marking the first Western leader visit since al-Sharaa came to power. During his stay, bombs exploded near the Four Seasons Hotel in Damascus where he is reportedly staying. Despite the explosions, the leaders appear undeterred. The visit is considered a landmark moment for post-Assad Syria.
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Macron is the first Western leader to visit post-Assad Syria.
Macron is the first Western leader to visit Syria since al-Sharaa came to power.
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Macron is said to be staying at the Four Seasons Hotel.
Opinion- Macron is the first Western leader to visit post-Assad Syria.
- The visit signals France's willingness to re-engage with Syria geopolitically.
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Loaded language removedAs French President Emmanuel Macron is conducting a notable visit to his Syrian counterpart, several explosions occurred near Damascus's Four Seasons Hotel, in the city centre, where Macron is said to be staying. But the two presidents continued as the visit marks a notable occasion for Syria's post-Assad: Macron is the first Western leader to be visiting Syria since al-Sharaa came to power.
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Macron is said to be staying at the Four Seasons Hotel.
OpinionThe two presidents seem undeterred by the explosions.
OpinionThe visit signs a landmark moment for Syria's post-Assad era.
OpinionFrench President Emmanuel Macron is holding a landmark visit to his Syrian counterpart.
France 24Several bombs exploded near Damascus's Four Seasons Hotel.
France 24Macron is the first Western leader to visit Syria since al-Sharaa came to power.
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