France and Syria will announce the reopening of their respective embassies by January 7, 2027.

French President Emmanuel Macron recently met with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa in Damascus, marking the first visit by a Western leader since the 2024 ousting of Bashar al-Assad. The visit aims to strengthen bilateral relations and is expected to include the signing of several agreements between the two nations. This engagement signifies a significant step towards normalizing diplomatic ties.