PARIS
France's President Francois Hollande talked with his US counterpart Barack Obama over telephone, linking chemical attack to the Syrian regime.
The call took 40 minutes, said Elysee Palace.
Hollande reiterated France's commitment to punish Damascus regime that used chemical weapons.
French President also said that he respected Obama's decision to seek Congressional approval for action in Syria.
France's Parliament will hold an extraordinary meeting on Thursday to discuss Syrian crisis upon Hollande's call.
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