US Delegation Makes Historic Trip to Damascus,Seeking Syrian Transition Roadmap
Damascus,Syria - In a significant diplomatic move,a delegation from the United States government arrived in Damascus on Friday,marking the first such visit as the fall of bashar al-Assad’s regime. The delegation,led by Middle East advisor Daniel Rubinstein,aims to engage with the Syrian interim government and other key stakeholders to discuss the principles of a political transition and explore ways the US can assist the nation’s recovery.
Joining Rubinstein are Barbara Leaf, the State Department’s point person for the Middle East, and Roger carstens, the lead negotiator for hostage releases. This delegation represents the first group of US diplomats to set foot in the Syrian capital since Assad fled to Russia in December, ousted by an insurgent coalition led by the Islamist Levant Liberation Organization (HTS).
Rubinstein will spearhead US diplomatic efforts, engaging directly with the Syrian people and key players while coordinating with allies and partners to promote the principles of political transition outlined at the Aqaba summit in Jordan on December 14th.
Seeking a Unified Vision for Syria’s future
The Aqaba summit, convened by Jordanian King Abdullah II, brought together high-ranking officials from the US, France, Turkey, eight Arab nations, the United Nations, and the European Union. The gathering aimed to forge a unified stance on Syria’s future, emphasizing stability, security, respect for minorities, and the prevention of radicalism.
Participants agreed on the need to build strong institutions, form an inclusive government representing all Syrians, and hold accountable those responsible for past atrocities.
The US delegation plans to meet with HTS representatives to discuss these principles and engage with a broad spectrum of Syrian society, including civil society members, activists, representatives from diverse communities, and other influential voices. The goal is to understand their vision for the country and explore how the US can provide meaningful support.
Sanctions Relief and the Search for Missing Americans
Earlier this week, the US signaled its willingness to consider lifting economic sanctions imposed on the assad regime and easing other restrictions, contingent upon improvements in the situation on the ground.
The delegation will also use this chance to seek information about the fate of American citizens who disappeared under the previous regime. Among them is Austin Tice, a journalist and former Marine who traveled to Syria in 2012 to cover the burgeoning civil war. Tice vanished in August of that year while preparing to leave the country.
##目的是叙利亚政治转型蓝图，美国代表团首次访问大马士革
大马士革，叙利亚 - 在一次重大的外交举动中，美国政府代表团周五抵达大马士革，这是自巴沙尔·阿萨德政权垮台以来首次此类访问。该代表团由中东顾问丹尼尔·鲁宾斯坦领导，旨在与叙利亚过渡政府和其他关键利益相关者接触，讨论政治转型的原则，并探寻美国可以协助该国复苏的途径。
鲁宾斯坦的代表团成员包括美国国务院中东问题负责人芭芭拉·利夫和人质释放首席谈判代表罗杰·卡斯特斯。这是自阿萨德去年 12 月逃亡俄罗斯以来，首批抵达叙利亚首都的美国外交官。
鲁宾斯坦将领导美国的例行外交努力，直接与叙利亚人民和关键参与者接触，同时与盟国和伙伴协调，以推广 12 月 14 日在约旦阿喀巴峰会上概述的政治转型原则。
为叙利亚未来寻求统一的愿景
约旦国王阿卜杜拉二世召开的阿喀巴峰会聚集了美国、法国、土耳其、八个阿拉伯国家、联合国和欧盟的高级官员。该会议旨在为叙利亚的未来形成一致立场，强调稳定、安全、尊重少数民族和防止激进主义。
与会者同意需要建立强大的机构，成立一个代表所有叙利亚人的包容性政府，并追究过去暴行责任人应承担的责任。
美国代表团计划会见叙利亚解放阵线代表，讨论这些原则，并与叙利亚社会各界接触，包括社会团体成员、活动人士、来自不同社区的代表以及其他有影响力的人物。目的是了解他们对该国的愿景，并探讨美国如何提供有意义的支持。
alasan pemulihan sanksi dan pencarian warga Amerika yang hilang
本周早些时候，美国表示愿意考虑解除对阿萨德政权施加的经济制裁，并放宽其他限制，前提是地面形势有所改善。
代表团也将借此机会寻求有关在先前政权下失踪的美国公民命运的信息。其中包括奥斯汀·泰斯，一位记者兼前海军陆战队成员，他于 2012 年前往叙利亚报道这场日益激烈的内战。泰斯于同年八月在准备离开该国时失踪。
