Syria's 'security challenges' main obstacle to attracting investors

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Security concerns remain a major barrier to foreign investment in Syria despite ongoing reconstruction efforts. Explosions during President Macron's visit highlight the risks as Syrian authorities seek to overcome these challenges to attract investors.

Explosions rocked Damascus on July 7 as France’s president is meeting with his Syrian counterpart in a surprise, landmark visit. Emmanuel Macorn was not at the hotel at the time of the explosions and had already arrived in the presidential palace. The two leaders were about to kickoff a series of meetings where contracts regarding Syria's reconstructions were going to be signed when the explosions happened. FRANCE 24's Dana Alboz tells us more from Damascus, and how Syrian authorities are hoping to overcome security challenges to attract investors.