The French presidency said that Macron "will reaffirm France's support for building a new Syria—a free, stable, and sovereign Syria that respects all components of Syrian society."
She added, "This meeting falls within the framework of France's historic commitment to Syrians who aspire to peace and democracy," stressing that Macron will reiterate "his demands of the Syrian government, foremost among which are regional stability, particularly in Lebanon, and the fight against terrorism."
On Monday evening, the Syrian president's office said in a statement that the president is expected to visit France soon, without specifying a date.
In February, Sharaa received an invitation from his French counterpart to visit Paris in the coming weeks. Sharaa has made several foreign visits since assuming the presidency, but the planned visit to Paris tomorrow, Wednesday, marks the Syrian president's first to the European Union.
On December 8, 2024, Syrian factions completed their control of the country, ending 61 years of Baath Party rule and 53 years of Assad family control, including 24 years during which Bashar al-Assad held the presidency (2000-2024).