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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Rubio backs Syria-Israel thaw in rare diplomatic talks
The U.S. secretary of state met his Syrian counterpart in Turkey, endorsing efforts to ease tensions with Jerusalem and curb Tehran’s influence.The post Rubio backs Syria-Israel thaw in rare diplomatic talks appeared first on JNS.org.


US top diplomat Rubio meets Syrian counterpart; discuss Israel, human rights
ANTALYA, Turkey (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Syria's Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani in Turkey on Thursday, the State Department said in a statement.
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