{"id":130093,"date":"2025-09-23T06:30:42","date_gmt":"2025-09-23T06:30:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/npasyria.com\/en\/?p=130093"},"modified":"2025-09-23T06:30:44","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T06:30:44","slug":"rubio-al-sharaa-discuss-syria-stability-and-counterterrorism","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/npasyria.com\/en\/130093\/","title":{"rendered":"Rubio, al-Sharaa discuss Syria stability and counterterrorism"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) \u2013<\/strong> U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met on Monday with Syrian Transitional President Ahmad al-Sharaa in New York to discuss Washington\u2019s priorities in Syria, including counterterrorism, missing Americans, and regional stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to a statement from the State Department, Rubio underscored that Syria has an opportunity \u201cto build a stable and sovereign nation\u201d following U.S. President Donald Trump\u2019s decision earlier this year to ease sanctions on Syria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The announcement, described by Trump as a \u201chistoric step,\u201d was intended to provide economic relief for ordinary Syrians, though critics warned it could strengthen transitional authorities without concrete reforms, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.state.gov\/releases\/office-of-the-spokesperson\/2025\/09\/secretary-rubios-meeting-with-syrian-president-al-sharaa\/\">statement<\/a> read.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the meeting, the two sides discussed ongoing counterterrorism operations, with Washington reiterating the importance of eliminating the threat posed by Islamic State (ISIS) remnants in eastern Syria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rubio also raised the issue of missing Americans who disappeared during Syria\u2019s conflict, calling for continued cooperation to clarify their fate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Secretary further stressed the importance of Israel-Syria relations in achieving broader regional security. While details were not disclosed, analysts say any progress on this track could reshape Syria\u2019s regional standing after years of isolation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Al-Sharaa\u2019s office confirmed the talks and highlighted the discussions as part of Syria\u2019s ongoing engagement with international partners.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The meeting follows months of cautious U.S. re-engagement with Damascus after years of estrangement. Washington has conditioned its support on meaningful reforms, accountability for past abuses, and commitments to regional stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>By Jwan Shekaki<\/strong><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) \u2013 U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met on Monday with Syrian Transitional President Ahmad al-Sharaa in New York to discuss Washington\u2019s priorities in Syria, including counterterrorism, missing Americans, and regional stability. 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