French President Francois Hollande on Monday headed a limited defense council on ways to fight against the alarming numbers of youths heading for Syria to join Jihadists.

According to the presidency office, the Elysee, Hollande discussed with his Premier Jean Marc Ayrault and ministers of foreign affairs, defense, interior and justice "the situation in Syria and the fight against jihadists networks."

"A strategy has been adopted and an action plan was agreed. They will be presented later," the statement added without giving further details.

In January, Hollande warned about the growing slice of volunteers that left France for Jihad in Syria. Endi