Damascus, SANA- Foreign Minister, Mr. Asaad al-Shaibani met Saturday with U.S. Congressman Mr. Cory Lee Mills in Damascus, where they held extensive discussions on the evolving security and economic situations in the Syrian Arab Republic.
The meeting also explored prospects for building a strategic partnership between Damascus and Washington based on mutual respect and shared interests.
The talks addressed common threats facing both countries and the region, including cross-border militias, drug trafficking, and organized crime, emphasizing the need for joint efforts to confront these challenges within an international framework grounded in international law and state sovereignty.
Discussions also touched on the impact of unilateral U.S. sanctions imposed on Syria, which directly affect the lives of Syrian citizens and vital sectors such as health, education, and energy.
The Syrian side stressed the importance of lifting these illegal measures as a fundamental step towards building trust and engaging in constructive cooperation.
Both sides underscored the importance of upholding principles of justice and fairness and supporting efforts to achieve regional stability, noting that Syria’s stability is a cornerstone for the security of the region and the world.
Minister al-Shaibani reaffirmed Syria’s openness to responsible and serious dialogue with all international parties, including the United States, on the basis of mutual interests and respect.
He reiterated Syria’s steadfast position in supporting any efforts that benefit the Syrian people and strengthen their sovereignty and territorial integrity.
These talks are part of broader international communications undertaken by Syria to break the isolation imposed on it and to enhance its regional and international presence in a manner that serves its supreme national interests.
Manar /Ruaa al-Jazaeri
