The first visit of a delegation from the US Congress to Syria following the fall of Assad’s rule – Mehr News Agency | Iranian and world news

According to RCO News Agency, Reuters reported: “US House of Representatives arrived in Damascus on Friday to be with terrorist regime officials Al -Julani To meet, a trip as the first visit of a delegation from US lawmakers to Syria since the overthrow of Bashar al -Assad in the attack of terrorist groups last December.

“Corey Mills“Colly Mills from Florida and Member of Foreign Relations and Military Services Committees and”Marlin StutezmanMarlin Stutzman of Indiana, two Republican representatives and Trump’s parties who traveled to Damascus.

According to a member of the American delegation, Mills Friday evening with Abu Muhammad Al -Julani Group head Tahrir al -Sham The government in Syria met, and the two sides had a 5 -minute discussion on the two main issues, US sanctions and Iran’s role in the region.

It’s supposed to be Stutezman Also on Saturday with Al -Julani Meet.

Reuters reported that Stutezman In response to a question about meeting with a person subject to Washington’s sanctions, he mentioned the Trump administration’s policy of interacting with Iran and North Korea, saying: “One should not be afraid of dialogue with anyone.” One has to see if Syria can be a comprehensive and comprehensive country for its people.

Reuters wrote: Mills And Stutezman During their visit, they visited the devastated areas of Damascus, met with Syrian religious-Christian leaders and are expected to be with several regime ministers. Al -Julani Talk too.

Stutezman In an interview with Reuters, he said: “There is an exceptional opportunity and such opportunities may be once in life.” I do not want to push Syria into China’s arms or return to dependence on Russia and Iran.

Last month, the United States presented a list of conditions to reduce some of the sanctions, including the removal of foreign fighters from key positions in the regime. Al -Julani It was. However, the Trump administration has not been directly related to the new rulers of Damascus.

Stutezman He also said that during his stay in Damascus, some Syrian citizens have spoken to him about the recent Zionist air strikes on military centers in southern Syria and throughout Damascus.

According to him, Israel even sends ground forces to some southern areas of Syria and puts pressure on Washington so that Syria will remain weak, disintegrated and lacking central sovereignty.

“I hope a powerful government in Syria will be formed by the public and can establish strong relationships with Israel,” he said. I believe that this Problem It is possible and I have a firm faith.