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Syria's Foreign Minister Is in Washington for the First Visit by a Damascus Official in 25 Years
Discussions focus on lifting sanctions under the Caesar Act as part of security talks to halt Israeli incursions and strengthen regional stability, U.S. senators said.
- Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani visited Washington on Thursday for the first official Syrian visit in over 25 years to discuss lifting U.S. sanctions.
- The visit follows ongoing negotiations between Syria and Israel regarding a security agreement, amid U.S. pressure to reach a deal before the U.N. General Assembly next week.
- Al-Shibani planned meetings with U.S. senators and was anticipated to hold discussions with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, centering on the permanent removal of specific sanctions enacted through laws such as the Caesar Act.
- Senator Lindsey Graham indicated he backs lifting sanctions if Syria takes steps toward establishing a new security agreement with Israel and becomes part of a coalition targeting Islamic State extremists.
- A senior official noted that although a breakthrough under U.S. pressure is possible, the chances remain low at this stage, highlighting ongoing diplomatic challenges.
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Leaning Left5Leaning Right2Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution42% Left, 42% Center
Bias Distribution
- 42% of the sources lean Left, 42% of the sources are Center
42% Center
L 42%
C 42%
R 17%
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