French energy, shipping giants explore Syria deals during Macron visit
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During French President Macron's visit to Syria, French energy and shipping companies explored business deals. Preliminary agreements were signed covering sectors like transport, healthcare, banking, infrastructure, and development amidst security concerns due to recent explosions in the Syrian capital.
The two countries signed preliminary pacts spanning transport, healthcare, banking, infrastructure and development on Tuesday, even as twin explosions in the capital underscored the fragile investment environment.