US Envoy for Syria Meets Joulani in Northeast Syria
According to webangah News Agency,U.S. Special Envoy for Syria Thomas Barak held talks with Ahmad al-Sharaa, head of Syria’s transitional government, in Damascus on Thursday.
The meeting followed the inauguration of the U.S.ambassador’s residence in Damascus, attended by Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani adn Barak.
Barak stated afterward: “Donald Trump intends to remove Syria from the list of state sponsors of terrorism. Washington is working to encourage trade and investment in Syria to help it overcome sanctions.”
He also emphasized that Washington seeks peace between Syria and Israel.
The American official claimed their mission in syria focuses on combating and eliminating ISIS.
barak made his first visit to Syria as 2012 on Thursday, attending the opening ceremony of the U.S. ambassador’s compound in Damascus.
The envoy, who also serves as U.S. Ambassador to Turkey, was appointed as Special Envoy for Syria on May 23 this year.
