French senate delegation arrives in Damascus

Originally published September 24, 1999

A delegation representing the French Senate is to arrive in Damascus on Thursday, led by the chairman of the cultural affairs committee at the senate, Adrian Gouteran, in a visit to Syria which will last for four days. During its visit the delegation will meet with several Syrian officials and visit the French cultural institutions in Damascus.

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