Ankara, SANA- US Consulate in Istanbul announced that a delegation from the US Treasury Department is holding talks in Turkey with Turkish, Syrian, and Iraqi officials on the issue of lifting sanctions on Syria, stressing Washington’s readiness to support Damascus in combating money laundering and terrorism financing.
Anadolu Agency quoted the consulate as saying in a statement Wednesday that “the (US) delegation is headed by Anna Morris, Acting Assistant Secretary of the US Treasury for Terrorism Financing, and arrived in Ankara last Sunday.”
The statement added that “the US delegation is holding talks in Ankara and Istanbul with officials and representatives of financial institutions from Turkey, Syria, and Iraq,” explaining that the talks focus on US President Donald Trump’s decision to lift sanctions imposed on Syria.
The statement also affirmed the US Treasury Department’s readiness to support the new Syrian administration to enhance its capabilities in combating money laundering and terrorism financing.
Adnan / Manar
