Syrian foreign minister, US deputy secretary of state discuss bilateral ties in Washington meeting

By Mohammad Sio

ISTANBUL (AA) - Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani met with US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau on Friday in Washington, DC, to discuss relations between the two countries, Syria’s Foreign Ministry said.

The ministry said in a statement posted on the US social media company X that the talks covered “Syrian-American relations and prospects for their development.” It did not provide further details on specific issues addressed during the meeting.

Shaibani arrived in Washington, DC, on Thursday, marking the first visit by a Syrian foreign minister to the US in more than 25 years.

The historic visit comes as Damascus seeks to expand diplomatic engagement abroad following years of isolation during the Syrian civil war.