French president Emmanuel Macron issued a statement saying that he'll continue his visit after an explosion near his hotel in Syria.
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"Nothing can smother the aspiration of Syrian women and men to live in a fully sovereign, safe, pluralistic, and united Syria. This morning I met Syria in all its diversity. I saw dignity, courage, and determination," he said in a statement on X, adding, "My visit continues."