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Messages and Implications of the Damascus Bombing Coinciding with Macron’s Visit
World Service – In an analysis of the explosions that coincided with Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Damascus, the German Center for Kurdish Studies views these attacks not so much as military operations, but rather as an attempt to convey a political and security-related message; the aim is to undermine the ability of Ahmad al-Shara’s transitional government to ensure security and to cast doubt on the future of investment and the normalization of relations between Syria and the West.
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Macron Runs Along Iran Street
Turkey Desk – The French President, who has traveled to Ankara to attend the NATO summit, went for a morning run on Wednesday—prior to the start of official engagements—traversing Iran Street and continuing his workout in Seğmenler Park.
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Macron and Al-Sharaa Emphasize Expanding Economic Cooperation
Syria Desk – During a meeting in Damascus with the head of the Syrian interim government, the French President emphasized the expansion of economic cooperation, the signing of joint agreements, and France's participation in Syria's reconstruction process. The two sides announced the expansion of cooperation in the energy, transport, infrastructure, and banking sectors, as well as the involvement of Persian Gulf states in joint projects.
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What benefit does Macron's trip to Syria hold for the Kurds?
World Service – Contrary to the expectations of some Kurdish circles, Emmanuel Macron's visit to Damascus is unlikely to mark a turning point in French support for Syrian Kurds. An analysis by *National Context* indicates that diminishing Western influence, Turkey's prominent role, and shifting European priorities have tied Paris's hands regarding practical support for the Kurds.
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Damascus Explosions Coincide with Macron’s Visit; Security Measures Tightened
Syria Desk – At least two explosions in central Damascus, occurring simultaneously with French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Syria, led to a tightening of security measures in the capital; however, his meeting with Ahmad al-Sharaa proceeded as scheduled.
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French President Arrives in Damascus
Syria Desk – Emmanuel Macron arrived in Damascus—marking the first visit by a French president to Syria since 2008—and was welcomed by the Syrian Foreign Minister.
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Elham Ahmed and Mazloum Abdi returned from their diplomatic trip to Europe
Syria Service - "Elham Ahmed", the co-head of the foreign relations department of the autonomous administration, and "Mazhloum Abdi", the commander-in-chief of the SDF, returned to Syrian Kurdistan after a several-day trip and a series of diplomatic meetings in Italy, France, Holland, Belgium and Germany.
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Damascus protests against Mazloum Kobani's uncoordinated trip to Europe
World Service - A Syrian government official has said that Mazloum Abdi's European trips were done without coordination with the Syrian government.
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Why did Mazloum Kobani go to Europe? Five goals of a fateful journey
World Service- At the same time as the negotiations between the Kurds and the Syrian government continue, the commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces has gone to Europe with five specific goals; From putting pressure on Damascus to implement the January agreement to guaranteeing the rights of the Kurds and gaining the political support of France and Italy.
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Mazloum Abdi and Elham Ahmed's trip to Paris
Syria Service - Elham Ahmed, the joint head of the Foreign Relations Department of the Autonomous Administration, and Mazloum Abdi, the Commander-in-Chief of the SDF, are on an official trip to France to meet with the officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the officials of the Elysee Palace to discuss the developments in Syria, the political process of this country, and the situation of the Kurds.
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Washington opposes the possible meeting between Macron and Mazloum Kobani
World service -Al-Monitor service has reported, quoting informed sources, that the US government does not support a possible meeting between Emmanuel Macron and Mazloum Abdi before the visit of the French president to Damascus; Because this meeting can be faced with the negative reaction of Ahmad al-Shara.
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The opposition of foreign minister of France with attack on infrastructures in Iran
Iran Service – The foreign minister of France in a conversation announced that France is dissident with every attack on civilian infrastructures in Iran, he also warned about start a new tensions and conflicts in the Middle East.
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Telephone conversation of Iranian foreign minister with France foreign minister
Iran service – Iranian foreign minister of Iran and France foreign minister discussed the developments in the region following the US and Israeli military aggression against and Iran its regional and global effects and consequences.
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Masud Pezeshkian:
We have no hesitation in confronting the aggressesors.
Iran service – The Iranian president declared the actions of the US and Israel to be the root of insecurity and instability in the region.
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: Macron with Nachirvan Barezani
The risk of war spreading threatens the region.
Iraq and Kurdistan service – President of France with president of Kurdistan region had contact about war in region
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Mazloum Abdi and Elham Ahmad met with Emmanuel Macron in Munich
Syria Service - On the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, Mazloum Abdi and Elham Ahmed met with Emmanuel Macron and discussed the ceasefire, strengthening the stability of Syria and continuing international support.
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Nechirvan Barzani and Macron emphasized the need to guarantee the rights of Kurds in the future constitution of Syria
Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service - The President of Kurdistan Region and the President of France, on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, emphasized the support of Kurdish rights in the future constitution of Syria and the need to strengthen international coordination for the stability of the region.
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The meeting between Mazloum Abdi and the French Foreign Minister in Erbil
Syria Service - The SDF media center announced that Mazloum Abdi, the commander-in-chief of these forces, in an official meeting with the French foreign minister in Erbil, emphasized the full implementation of the January 29 agreement, the continuation of cooperation in the fight against ISIS, maintaining the security of the detention centers of members of this group, and the protection of the rights of the Kurdish people in Syria.
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Jean Noel Barrow:
The French and Peshmerga forces did their duty against ISIS
Service of Iraq and the Kurdistan Region - The Minister of Foreign Affairs of France announced in a joint press conference with the President of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq that the Peshmerga forces and the French forces fulfilled their duty in confronting the ISIS terrorist group.
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France:
The new agreement ends the conflict between the Kurds and Damascus
World Service - The French Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed the signing of the agreement between the Syrian Transitional Government and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), and announced that this agreement can end the recent conflicts and resume the path of a peaceful transition towards a united and pluralistic Syria.
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Marine Le Pen: The Kurds are victims of the world's indifference and Macron's fatal mistake
World Service - Marine Le Pen, the leader of the French far-right "National Community" party, harshly criticized Emmanuel Macron's policies towards Syria, declaring that the Kurds have been "abandoned" after playing a role in the fight against ISIS, and that the French president, by granting legitimacy to the new Damascus government, bears a heavy responsibility for suppressing minorities.