Macron reiterates the “attachment” of France “to the sovereignty and the territorial integrity of Syria”

AA / Tunis / Fatma Ben Amor

The French president, Emmanuel Macron, reiterated the “attachment” of France on Saturday “to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Syria” on Saturday, during a telephone interview with his Syrian counterpart Ahmed al-Charaa.

“I spoke with the Syrian interim president Al-Charaa,” said Macron on the social network X. In addition,

“I reiterated our attachment to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Syria. Moreover, We mentioned in this regard the exchanges with Israel. For example, We both marked our support for cooperation on the stabilization of the Syro-Lebanese border. Therefore, France is available to accompany these efforts,” he added.

Emmanuel Macron considered that “recent violence in Syria recall the extreme fragility macron reiterates “attachment” france “to new of the transition”. For example, that “civilian populations must be protected”, deeming “imperative” that those responsible for these violence are prosecuted.

“The macron reiterates “attachment” france “to ceasefire in Souweida is a positive signal. A peaceful dialogue must now make it possible to respond to the objective of unification of Syria in compliance. with the rights of all its citizens. ” said the French president. saying that he spoke with his Syrian counterpart of “the urgency of finding a political solution with local actors, in a national framework of governance and security”.

“I noted the commitment of President Al Charaa in the fight against terrorism. and underlined the need for joint cooperation,” concluded Macron.

As a reminder, the Syrian presidency announced on July 19, a global and immediate ceasefire following several days of trouble in the southern province of Souweida.

On July 13, clashes broke out between macron reiterates “attachment” france “to new Bedouin Arab tribes and Druzes armed groups in Souweida. These clashes had been followed by Israeli air strikes, notably on Syrian military positions and infrastructure in Damascus. macron reiterates “attachment” france “to Israel had justified its attacks by “protection of Druzes communities”.

The American ambassador to Ankara. Tom Barrack, who also holds the function of Sédéné American for Syria, had later announced a truce between Syria and Israel. “Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. Syrian President Ahmed Al Charaa. supported by the United States, agreed with a cease-fire hailed by Türkiye, Jordan and their neighbors,” he said.

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