Macron Calls for Syrian Unity in Fight Against ISIS at Paris Conference

The French president urges cooperation with the Syrian transitional government, emphasizing security and inclusion during an international summit.

Emmanuel Macron has called on Syria's transitional government, led by Ahmad al-Chareh, to collaborate with international efforts against ISIS, describing the fight as a top priority.
Macron emphasized the importance of integrating Syrian Kurds into the transitional process, citing their role as key allies in combating terrorism.
A Paris-hosted international conference on Syria included regional and global stakeholders to coordinate aid and address the country's political and economic challenges following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime.
The conference discussed the potential easing of international sanctions on Syria, with European and U.S. decisions pending, to support reconstruction and alleviate extreme poverty affecting nearly a quarter of the population.
France aims to establish a 'cordon sanitaire' to shield Syria's transition from foreign interference while coordinating humanitarian aid for the 16.6 million Syrians in urgent need.