The visit by Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has drawn condemnation from right-wing politicians in France. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

PARIS (Reuters) -French President Emmanuel Macron will host a meeting with Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Paris on Wednesday, the French presidency said on Tuesday. During the meeting, Macron will reaffirm France's support for the construction of a "free,

PARIS — Syria’s interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa is visiting Paris on Wednesday for talks with President Emmanuel Macron . It’s his first trip to Europe since taking office in January, and a possible opening to broader ties with Western countries.