French President Emmanuel Macron expressed deep regret about the US decision to withdraw its troops from Syria.

He made a statement during a press conference with the President of Chad.

“As for the issue of our American allies, I am deeply sorry about the decision on Syria,” — said Macron

According to him, to be allies means “to fight shoulder to shoulder”.

“An ally must be reliable and act in coordination with other allies,” the French leader added.

Earlier, the Minister of foreign Affairs of Spain Josep Borrell questioned the decision of the President of the United States Donald Trump to withdraw American troops from Syria.

On December 19, Trump announced the defeat and IS in the Series. Later, the White house reported the beginning of the withdrawal from the SAR.