France leaves its troops in Syria: we must first rely on ourselves

On the background of Washington's decision to withdraw troops from Syria, the French Minister for European Affairs Natalie Luazo said that Paris had left his military there

Reuters reports.

"So far we are staying in Syria," Luiza said on CNEWS television channel, answering the questions of the presenter.

"It shows that we have different priorities and that we must first rely on ourselves," she added.

"To date, of course, we are staying in Syria, because the struggle against the" Islamic state "is very important," the minister emphasized.

At the same time, the minister did not specify the exact terms of stay of the French military in this country.

It should be noted that France is part of the United States-led international coalition, which opposes the terrorist organization of the Islamic state in Syria.

Recall that the White House confirmed the beginning of the withdrawal of US troops from Syria after President Donald Trump declared the US victory over the militants of the Islamic State in Syria.

A group of influential senators from both parties sent a letter to the administration of President Donald Trump, who criticized the decision to leave Syria.

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