Macron holds talks with leaders of Syria, Lebanon, and Iraq

French President Emmanuel Macron held phone conversations with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun amid rising tensions in the Middle East.

Macron stated that France is working with its partners to prevent further escalation of the conflict in the region. He emphasised that the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Syria, Lebanon, and other countries in the region must be respected, Caliber.Az reports, citing the French president’s X account.

Je me suis entretenu avec le Président syrien Ahmad Al-Charaa ainsi que le Président libanais Joseph Aoun.

La France œuvre avec ses partenaires à éviter que le conflit ne se propage davantage dans la région.…

— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) March 6, 2026

The French leader also noted that efforts to destabilise the region must not create conditions for terrorism. He condemned the attack on the UN contingent in Lebanon, highlighting the mission’s key role in stabilising the south of the country and reaffirming France’s continued support for it.

Additionally, Macron reported a phone call with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani. He expressed France’s solidarity with Iraq amid the ongoing regional escalation and confirmed support for Baghdad’s efforts to prevent the country from being drawn into conflict.

Je viens de parler au Premier ministre irakien Mohammed Chia al-Soudani.

Je lui ai exprimé la pleine solidarité de la France avec l’Irak face à l’escalade en cours au Proche et au Moyen-Orient. J'ai renouvelé mon appui à son action…

— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) March 6, 2026

Macron stressed that stability in Iraq is crucial for the entire region, and France advocates full respect for its sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity.