BEIRUT: Syrian President Ahmed Sharaa is predicted to go to Washington throughout the subsequent two weeks, US Particular Envoy to Syria Tom Barrack mentioned on Saturday (Nov 1), in what would mark the primary go to by a Syrian head of state to the American capital.
Barrack advised reporters on the sidelines of the Manama Dialogue safety discussion board in Bahrain that the US hopes the go to will pave the way in which for Syria to hitch the US-led coalition towards the Islamic State group.
A Syrian supply acquainted with the plans confirmed the upcoming journey and mentioned Washington is urging Damascus and Israel to finalise a de-escalation deal earlier than the go to.
US PUSHES FOR NEW ALLIANCE
“We are attempting to get all people to be a associate on this alliance, which is big for them,” Barrack mentioned.
Since taking energy from Bashar al-Assad final December, Sharaa has sought to revive Syria’s ties with main powers after years of isolation underneath Assad. He addressed the UN Common Meeting in New York in September as a part of his effort to challenge a brand new diplomatic picture.
The US-led coalition first fashioned in 2014 to fight Islamic State, which as soon as managed practically a 3rd of Syria and Iraq earlier than being defeated in 2019. Barrack mentioned Syria’s participation might assist forestall a resurgence of the militant group, which has tried to use the political vacuum following Assad’s fall.
Sharaa, who as soon as led a insurgent faction linked to Al-Qaeda earlier than breaking with the community, has since positioned himself as a nationalist chief against extremist teams.
