DAMASCUS — French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to visit Syria for talks on bilateral relations and regional issues, Syria’s presidential media directorate said Sunday, in what would mark a significant diplomatic development if confirmed.
According to a statement carried by the state news agency SANA, Macron will travel with a delegation that includes investors and representatives of French companies, suggesting that economic cooperation and reconstruction-related opportunities may feature in the discussions.
The announcement did not provide a specific date for the visit or further details on the agenda. French authorities had not immediately confirmed the trip.
If it goes ahead, the visit would represent one of the most notable engagements between Paris and Damascus in recent years, as Western governments have largely maintained limited or conditional contact with the Syrian leadership following years of conflict and international isolation.
Syria remains under extensive international sanctions and continues to face deep economic challenges linked to more than a decade of war, infrastructure destruction, and displacement.
France, like many European Union member states, has traditionally linked normalization of relations with progress on a political settlement and accountability measures related to the conflict.
The possible inclusion of business leaders in the delegation indicates that economic reconstruction, investment frameworks, and potential future cooperation could be part of broader discussions, alongside political and diplomatic issues.
No further official confirmation or reaction has been issued at the time of publication.
