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US top diplomat Rubio meets Syrian counterpart; discuss Israel, human rights

  • On Thursday in Antalya, Turkey, Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani held talks with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, marking the first significant diplomatic contact between the two countries in 15 years.
  • This meeting followed President Donald Trump's announcement to lift U.S. Sanctions on Syria, aiming to encourage Syria's commitment to human rights and regional peace.
  • The discussions featured Hakan Fidan, Turkey’s foreign minister, as part of a three-way meeting aimed at promoting communication between Washington and Syria’s new leadership, with Turkey playing a key mediating role.
  • Rubio welcomed Syria's efforts toward peace with Israel, ending Iran's influence, eliminating chemical weapons, and locating missing U.S. Citizens, calling it a "historic opportunity."
  • These developments suggest a potential shift in regional dynamics contingent on Syria expelling foreign terrorist groups and joining peace accords, while Israeli officials remain cautious.
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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met this Thursday with Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani in Antalya, Turkey, marking the first high-level diplomatic engagement between Washington and Damascus in 15 years.Read more]]>

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Al-Monitor broke the news in Washington, United States on Thursday, May 15, 2025.
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