Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani told Al Arabiya on Wednesday that Syria is open to developing strategic relations with the US adding that the two countries are holding high level direct talks, APA reports, citing Al Arabiya.
Al-Shaibani also said that Washington’s demands, which could lead to the lifting of sanctions, are mostly aligned with the Syrian government’s principles, adding that the government rejects “politicizing sanctions.”
Al-Shaibani was speaking to Al Arabiya from New York, where the top Syrian diplomat is attending meetings at the United Nations.
The US publicly spelled out at the United Nations last week the steps it wants Syria to take before Washington will change its stance toward the country amid Syrian appeals for the tough sanctions to be lifted.
Acting US Ambassador to the UN Dorothy Shea listed the demands publicly saying that the US wants Syria’s authorities to fully renounce and suppress terrorism, adopt a policy of non-aggression to neighboring states, exclude foreign terrorist fighters from any official roles, prevent Iran and its proxies from exploiting Syrian territory, destroy weapons of mass destruction, assist in the recovery of US citizens disappeared in Syria, and ensure the security and freedoms of all Syrians, Reuters reported.
US officials told Al Arabiya English that the top diplomat was expected to meet with officials from the US State Department on Tuesday.
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