Syria's al-Sharaa bets on relaunching economy to solve other issues

According to France 24, France is moving to redefine its security and military cooperation with Syria, potentially including support from French special forces to help fight the Islamic State group inside the country. The plan was announced by President Emmanuel Macron during a landmark visit to Damascus. Syria's leader, al-Sharaa, is betting that relaunching the economy will help resolve the country's other challenges, but France 24 reports that significant problems remain, chiefly around security.

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