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Friday, September 19, 2025
Senior Trump aides discuss Israel-Syria ties with visiting Sharaa envoy in DC
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US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau and Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barrack met earlier today in Washington Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani to discuss “the future of Syria, Israel-Syria relations and implementation of the March 10 agreement between Syria and the Syrian Democratic Forces,” says a State Department readout.
“The deputy secretary underscored this historic opportunity for Syria to build a peaceful, prosperous, and sovereign nation following President Trump’s announcement on sanctions relief. Principals also discussed other matters of shared concern, including countering terrorism and continuing to expand mutual economic opportunities,” the readout adds.
For decades, the U.S. has not really had a meaningful relationship with Syria. Under the leadership of @POTUS @RealDonaldTrump and @SecRubio, that is changing, and we are engaging with the new government on issues of mutual interest. Special Envoy Tom Barrack and I were delighted… pic.twitter.com/RAMqTTxu9x
— Christopher Landau (@DeputySecState) September 19, 2025
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