New York, Sept. 22 (SANA) President Ahmad al-Sharaa met with members of the U.S. Congress in New York on Tuesday for talks on bilateral relations, developments in Syria and regional and international issues.
Foreign and Expatriates Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani and other officials attended the meeting.
The talks addressed relations between Syria and the United States and the situation in Syria, as well as the latest regional and international developments.
During the meeting, the U.S. lawmakers expressed support for Syria’s unity and sovereignty and for efforts aimed at reconstruction, recovery and strengthening stability.
President al-Sharaa arrived in New York on Monday heading an official delegation to participate in the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly.
The delegation includes Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani, Emergency and Disaster Management Minister Raed al-Saleh and other officials.
During his visit, President al-Sharaa is scheduled to address the General Assembly, hold talks with world leaders and senior officials, and meet members of the Syrian community in the United States.
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