France's Macron: will push for EU sanctions against Syria to not be renewed in June

Following a meeting in Paris with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Wednesday that France will support the gradual lifting of European Union sanctions on Syria, if Syria maintains a trajectory toward "civil peace and harmony."

Macron emphasized that if Syria continues on its "current path," France will support the progressive easing of EU sanctions and lobby the United States to consider similar actions.

Meanwhile, the Syrian leader also mentioned that Syria is engaging in indirect talks with Israel to prevent further hostilities in the region.