As announced by the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, a team of diplomats traveled to Damascus on December 17 to mark France's determination to stand with the Syrian people following the fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime. This is France's first diplomatic mission in Damascus in 12 years. The team spoke with a representative appointed by the transition authorities. They noted that in keeping with the ideals of the 2011 revolution, which it supported, France hoped for a peaceful (…)
