Syrian and French presidents agree to reappoint ambassadors after more than a decade
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — The presidents of Syria and France say they have agreed to reappoint ambassadors after more than a decade, marking a major restoration of diplomatic ties for a country recovering from years of civil war. Ahmad al-Sharaa and Emmanuel Macron made the announcement in a press conference during the French leader's landmark visit to Damascus, and hours after blasts rocked the Syrian capital. “Our meeting marks a historical milestone,” al-Sharaa said. France had closed in...
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