Explosions Reported Near Hotel Hosting French President Macron in Damascus
Translated & summarized from Channel 13 by baba
French President Emmanuel Macron is visiting Syria for the first time since 2008, with explosions reported near his Damascus hotel as he meets President Bashar al-Assad.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Explosions occurred near the Four Seasons hotel in Damascus where Macron is staying.
- Macron is meeting Syrian President Bashar al-Assad at his palace.
- Macron did not hear explosions while traveling to the meeting.
- This is the first visit by a French president to Syria since 2008.
- Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad greeted Macron at Damascus airport.
On Tuesday morning, several explosions were reported near the Four Seasons hotel in Damascus, where French President Emmanuel Macron is staying during his official visit to Syria. According to an Arabic Sky News report, Macron is currently being received at the palace of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. A Reuters correspondent noted that Macron did not hear any explosions while en route to the meeting. Macron arrived in Syria on Monday for an official visit, marking the first time a French president has visited the country since 2008. Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad welcomed Macron at Damascus International Airport.
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