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Syrian president discusses developments in Syria with US envoy in Damascus

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CAIRO (Reuters) -Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa discussed on Monday developments in Syria and the region with U.S. Special Envoy for Syria Thomas Barrack in Damascus, according to a statement from

Syrian President Engages with US Envoy on Regional Developments

CAIRO (Reuters) -Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa discussed on Monday developments in Syria and the region with U.S. Special Envoy for Syria Thomas Barrack in Damascus, according to a statement from the Syrian president's office.

The meeting comes after Barrack discussed Syria and Lebanon with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel a day earlier.

Syrian and Israeli officials have been conducting U.S.-mediated talks on de-escalating conflict in southern Syria.

(Reporting by Menna Alaa El-Din and Jaidaa Taha; Editing by Hugh Lawson)

Key Takeaways

  • Syrian President met with US Envoy in Damascus.
  • Discussions focused on regional developments.
  • Talks follow US-mediated Syria-Israel negotiations.
  • Meeting part of ongoing conflict de-escalation efforts.
  • US Envoy previously met Israeli Prime Minister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who did Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa meet with?
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa met with U.S. Special Envoy for Syria Thomas Barrack in Damascus.
What was discussed during the meeting?
The meeting focused on developments in Syria and the region.
What did Barrack discuss with Israeli officials?
Barrack discussed Syria and Lebanon with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a day earlier.
What type of talks are ongoing between Syrian and Israeli officials?
Syrian and Israeli officials are conducting U.S.-mediated talks on de-escalating conflict in southern Syria.

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