Emmanuel Macron visits Damascus Umayyad Mosque during Syria trip
French President Emmanuel Macron has toured the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus alongside Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa as part of an official visit to the country.
By Europa Express7 Jul 2026 · 08:00 CETUpdated 7 Jul 2026 · 08:00 CET
Strategic Context: French President Emmanuel Macron has toured the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus alongside Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa as part of an official visit to the country.
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French President Emmanuel Macron visited the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus during his current trip to Syria, according to Euronews. During the visit, the French leader was accompanied by Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa.
While at the historic site, President Macron signed the official guestbook. No further details regarding the visit or subsequent diplomatic discussions were provided by the report.