Syria welcomes US decision to ease Assad-era sanctions
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DAMASCUS - Syrian authorities on May 24 announced an interior ministry restructuring that includes fighting cross-border drug and people smuggling as they seek to improve ties with Western nations that have lifted sanctions.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Tom Barrack, the U.S. ambassador to Turkey, said on Friday he has assumed the role of special envoy to Syria, as the Trump administration moves to lift sanctions on the country.
Turkey’s foreign minister is set to travel to Russia on Monday to discuss the situation in Ukraine, following direct talks earlier this month in Istanbul between the two sides in conflict.
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The Times of Israel on MSNIsrael, Turkey said to agree to prevent clashes in Syria, establish hotlineReport says agreement in principle reached after over month of talks; discussions ongoing over Palmyra bases, Turkish deployment of air defenses and radars The post Israel, Turkey said to agree to prevent clashes in Syria,
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says his country, the United States, Syria and Iraq have formed a working group to try to resolve the issue of Islamic State group prisoners held in Syria
Kalin's visit comes as a Turkish delegation arrives in Washington to discuss sanctions relief on Syria with the Trump administration.
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The National Interest on MSNCould Turkey Get Back into the F-35 Program?Turkey’s F-35 return hinges on ditching the Russian S-400, which it refuses. Despite tensions, Ankara’s growing defense industry and geopolitical influence suggest reentry could benefit Washington more than Turkey.
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The National on MSNTurkey to provide 2 billion cubic metres of gas annually to Syria, minister saysTurkey will provide 2 billion cubic metres of natural gas to Syria annually, Turkey's Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said on Thursday, in a joint news conference in Damascus with his Syrian counterpart,