Syrian foreign minister heads to Washington for first official US trip
• Sep 18, 2025, 9:02 AM
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Syria's Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani is due to arrive in Washington D.C. on Thursday for his first official trip to the US capital since the fall of former president Bashar al-Assad in December last year. Talks between the top Syrian diplomat and local lawmakers will be focused on the lifting of remaining US sanctions.
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Syrian foreign minister heads to Washington for first official US trip
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