Archive · 18 Sep 2025
Syrian Foreign Minister's Historic US Visit for Talks
The Syrian Foreign Minister, Asaad al-Shibani, made a historic visit to Washington on Thursday.
This is the first such trip in over two decades.
The U.S. is shifting its policy towards Syria.
The visit's goal is to talk about ending remaining U.S. sanctions.
Talks also include possible mediation between Syria's new leadership and Israel.
This is a big change since the old leader was ousted last year.
Discussions may lead to a security agreement with Israel.
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani visited Washington on Thursday.
The visit is the first official trip at this level in over 25 years.
The visit signals a shift in U.S. policy towards Damascus.
Discussions include lifting remaining U.S. sanctions.
The U.S. is mediating between Syria and Israel.
- Who
- Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani
- What
- Visited Washington for talks
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Washington, U.S.
- Why
- To discuss easing U.S. sanctions.
- Who
- Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani
- What
- Official visit to Washington
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Washington, U.S.
- Significance
- First official visit in over 25 years
- Purpose
- Discuss easing sanctions
