Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani and US envoy Tom Barrack discuss bilateral relations, regional developments and opportunities for cooperation to support security and stability in the region.
Syrian Foreign Minister and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani met US Presidential Special Envoy for Syria and Iraq Tom Barrack in Istanbul on October 8 to discuss bilateral relations, regional developments and opportunities to strengthen cooperation on issues of mutual interest.
According to Syria’s state news agency SANA, the meeting focused on prospects for coordination between the two sides and ongoing efforts to support security and stability in the region. The discussions formed part of continued diplomatic engagement between Damascus and Washington on shared priorities and regional challenges.
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Following the meeting, Barrack said the discussions covered shared priorities in addressing regional threats. He described Syria as an important component of the wider Middle East situation and indicated that the current regional environment presented an opportunity to address longstanding challenges. Al-Shaibani also described the meeting as productive, saying the two sides reviewed key priorities, exchanged perspectives and explored possible ways to move forward.
The meeting follows earlier contacts between Syrian and US officials aimed at maintaining dialogue on bilateral relations and regional issues. On September 22, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa met Barrack on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, with al-Shaibani also attending. The two sides have continued discussions through meetings in Turkiye and other diplomatic engagements.
During an earlier meeting in Istanbul on August 17, al-Shaibani and Barrack discussed ways to improve bilateral relations and reviewed developments across the region. Their agenda also included Syria’s economic recovery, the lifting of sanctions and efforts to advance reconstruction. These issues remain important to Syria’s efforts to rebuild its economy and strengthen international engagement.
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The latest meeting reflects continued diplomatic efforts to identify areas of cooperation between Syria and the United States amid evolving regional dynamics. Although the October 8 discussions did not announce specific agreements or new initiatives, both sides highlighted the importance of exchanging views, coordinating on shared concerns and supporting regional security and stability.
Further engagement between the two governments is expected to remain important as they address bilateral priorities and wider developments affecting the Middle East.