Macron Urges Ceasefire in Syrian Clashes

French President Emmanuel Macron expressed concern over Syria's government offensive against Kurdish-led forces, urging a ceasefire. France, involved in mediation between Damascus and the Kurds, cannot support ongoing aggression. Macron emphasized the need for unity and stability in Syria to achieve a resolution.

In a recent statement, French President Emmanuel Macron announced that he communicated with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa to express his dismay over the continuing government offensive against Western-backed Kurdish-led forces in Syria.

Macron, reflecting France's mediating role between Syrian authorities and the Kurds, emphasized that the ongoing military aggression must cease, asserting that neither France nor the European Union supports its continuation.

Emphasizing the urgency of the situation, Macron reiterated in a social media post that a permanent ceasefire is crucial for the unity and stability of Syria, highlighting this as a central concern for resolving the conflict.

(With inputs from agencies.)