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Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with Syrian Foreign Minister al-Shaibani
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Secretary Rubio's Meeting with Syrian Foreign Minister al-Shaibani
The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott:
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani and Commander-in-Chief of Syrian Democratic Forces Mazloum Abdi at the Munich Security Conference. The Secretary affirmed the United States' support for a Syria that is stable, at peace with its neighbors, and protects the rights of all its ethnic and religious minority groups. Secretary Rubio welcomed the Syrian government's commitment to fully cooperate with the United States and the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS. The Secretary emphasized the importance of implementing the permanent ceasefire and integration agreement in northeast Syria, and ensuring full respect and safety for the rights of all Syrians.
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