Syria's rehabilitation 'suits the West' while Damascus hopes to attract investors

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El presidente de Francia, Emmanuel Macron, se reúne con una delegación mientras el presidente sirio, Ahmed al-Sharaa, lo recibe en el Palacio del Pueblo, en Damasco, Siria, el 7 de julio de 2026.

Issued on: 07/07/2026 - 12:08

At least 18 people have been wounded after two bombs exploded in the centre of Damascus near the hotel where French President Emmanuel Macron is staying. This comes as Ahmed al-Sharaa is trying to convince the world that Syria is dealing with important security challenges, in a bid to attract foreign investment to rebuild the war-torn country. FRANCE 24's Angela Diffley tells us more.

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