France to Host Syria Conference on February 13

France has announced plans to hold a high-profile conference on Syria in Paris on February 13, according to an official statement from the Élysée Palace on Thursday.

The announcement follows a phone call between French President Emmanuel Macron and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, during which the two leaders discussed the ongoing situation in Syria, Reuters reported.

The Élysée statement emphasized France's and Saudi Arabia's shared commitment to supporting a fair and inclusive political transition in Syria that respects the rights of all its citizens.

This conference is expected to draw international attention as efforts to address Syria's prolonged crisis continue.