Syrian President heads for France today
Syrian President Hafez al-Assad leaves for Paris today on a state visit to the French republic at the invitation of President Jacques Chirac. The Syrian President will hold talks with President Chirac and Prime Minister Lionel Jospin.
President al-Assad is accompanied by an official delegation comprises Deputy Premier for Economic Affairs Saleem Yassin, Foreign Minister Farouk al-Sharaa, Minister of Economy and Foreign Trade Muhammad al-Imadi, Finance Minister Khaled al-Maheyni and Culture Minister Najah al-Attar.
