The administration of Donald Trump has officially informed Congress about plans for a phased resumption of the American diplomatic mission in Syria, which has remained closed since 2012. Washington has already begun funding preparatory work, and US special envoy Tom Barrack is actively lobbying for Syria's full reintegration into the world community and the lifting of remaining economic sanctions. This is reported by AP, writes UNN.
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The administration intends to implement a phased approach to the potential resumption of embassy operations in Syria. This is a priority task to ensure stability in the region and establish ties with the new Syrian government.
Diplomatic rapprochement and new allies
The return of American diplomats to Damascus is part of the Trump administration's broader Middle East strategy, which involves close cooperation with President al-Sharaa in the fight against terrorism.
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Tom Barrack, who already raised the US flag over the ambassador's residence last year, emphasizes that Syria has demonstrated its readiness for partnership by joining the coalition against ISIS. It is expected that the resumption of the embassy's work will allow the US to directly control the country's reconstruction processes and strengthen its influence in contrast to Iranian and Russian interests, which dominated during Assad's time.
Security challenges and troop withdrawal
Despite plans to open the embassy, the Pentagon has simultaneously begun the process of a complete withdrawal of the American military contingent from Syria, transferring strategic bases to the control of the new Syrian army.
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Washington believes that a large military presence is no longer necessary, as Damascus is capable of independently guaranteeing security with the support of Western allies. At the same time, the State Department remains cautious about the exact timing of the full-time return of personnel, as risks from radical groups still remain in the country.
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