French and German Foreign Ministers Visit Syria to Address Security Challenges
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot and German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock traveled to Damascus for the first visit by Western powers’ foreign ministers to Syria’s new leader, Ahmad al-Chareh. This visit signifies France and Germany’s commitment to support the diverse Syrian population and work toward a peaceful transition after years of conflict. The ministers aim to address collective security challenges, primarily focusing on counter-terrorism efforts in the region.