Syrian president meets US envoy Thomas Barak in Damascus for talks

Syrian President Ahmed Al-Shara received US Presidential Envoy for Syria and Iraq, Thomas Barak, on Wednesday at the People's Palace in Damascus. The meeting was attended by Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani, and focused on recent developments in Syria and the region, as well as ways to enhance cooperation and coordination between the two sides.

According to a statement from the Syrian presidency, the talks covered a number of issues of mutual interest aimed at serving the interests of both countries and contributing to greater security and stability. However, no further details were provided regarding the specific topics discussed or the practical outcomes of the meeting.

The meeting comes as Syria faces complex political, security, and economic challenges, while contacts with the United States continue over the future of bilateral relations and regional developments.