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All nations should pledge to support an inclusive and transparent process and refrain from external interference,
Blinken had said, promising He will also discuss regional security opportunities and challenges, as well as enduring US support for engagement with all communities in Syria to establish an inclusive transition,
We discussed Gaza, and we discussed I think the opportunity … to get a ceasefire in place. And what we’ve seen in the last couple of weeks are more encouraging signs that that is possible,
I think this is a moment as well for Iraq to reinforce its own sovereignty as well as its stability, security and success going forward,
Turkiye will never allow any weakness to arise in the fight against Daesh,
Erdogan said while promising not to let up in his government’s pursuit of groups it sees as a threat to national security We talked about the imperative of Hamas saying ‘yes’ to the agreement that’s possible, to finally help bring this to an end,
No one knows the importance of that more than Iraq, because of the ongoing presence of ISIS or Daesh in Syria, and we are determined to make sure that Daesh cannot reemerge,
Blinken said, using multiple names to refer to the Islamic State group The United States will recognize and fully support a future Syria government that results from this process,
The transition process and new government must also uphold clear commitments to fully respect the rights of minorities, facilitate the flow of humanitarian assistance to all in need, prevent Syria from being used as a base for terrorism or posing a threat to its neighbors, and ensure that any chemical or biological weapons stockpiles are secured and safely destroyed,
When it comes to many actors who have real interests in Syria, it's also really important at this time that we all try to make sure that we're not sparking any additional conflicts,
Blinken told reporters at Aqaba airport before heading to Türkiye, where he will meet with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan
