One dead, 36 injured in Damascus blasts during Macron visit

French President Emmanuel Macron continued his diplomatic tour of Syria on Tuesday despite a series of explosions that struck the country earlier in the day. The blasts, which authorities said targeted infrastructure in the northern province of Idlib, caused several casualties and prompted an emergency response from local officials. Macron, accompanied by a delegation of European ministers, visited the historic city of Aleppo and met with Syrian President Bashar al‑Assad to discuss reconstruction and humanitarian aid.

In a statement following the attacks, Macron warned that Syria must not be “destabilised” by the violence, emphasizing the need for regional stability and continued international support for the war‑torn nation. He called for a thorough investigation into the incident and urged all parties to refrain from actions that could exacerbate the fragile security situation. The president’s remarks underscored France’s commitment to a diplomatic approach aimed at preventing further escalation in the conflict‑affected country.