Relations between France and Syria have a long and complex history. The contemporary relationship largely dates back to the French mandate (1923–1946) over Syria established in the midst of the defeat and subsequent Partition of the Ottoman Empire at the end of World War I.

France intends to continue its work in Syria according to four inextricably linked and complementary strategies to sustainably resolve the conflict: 1. Continue to fight terrorism alongside our partners from the International Coalition against Daesh. 2. Provide support, particularly humanitarian support, for civilian populations in need. 3.

Jan 16, 2025 · France plans to host an international conference on Syria next month to support the war-torn country's transition after half a century of Assad family rule, President Emmanuel Macron's office...

Jean-Noël Barrot and his German counterpart Annalena Baerbock spoke today to Ahmed al-Sharaa, the head of the de-facto Syrian authorities. The ministers reaffirmed the desire for a peaceful, rigorous transition that represents Syria’s diverse society.

Jan 3, 2025 · French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot met with Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch and All the East John X (Yazigi), in Damascus, Syria. While in Syria, Barrot and Baerbock visited the...

Dec 31, 2024 · In a significant escalation of military engagement, France has launched airstrikes against Islamic State targets in Syria as diplomatic efforts to strengthen stability in Lebanon are ongoing...

Dec 31, 2024 · French aircraft have bombed Islamic State positions in Syria, Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu said on Tuesday, December 31, in its first such strike on the country's soil since the fall of...

Dec 31, 2024 · France said Tuesday it had carried out airstrikes against Islamic State militant positions in Syria. French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu said in a post on X that the strikes happened...

Jan 4, 2025 · Thirteen years after severing diplomatic relations with Bashar al-Assad's regime in response to its bloody suppression of the popular uprising launched in 2011, France and Germany have expressed...

6 days ago · French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot told reporters on Monday that the European Union is lifting some sanctions against Syria, as top EU diplomats met in Brussels to discuss a coordinated ...