Syrien

[ThomasWach]

Nein Erich, wie dieser Artikel zeigt, gibt es nicht nur indirekte syrisch-israelische Friedensgespräche unter türkischer Vermittlung, sondern auch direkte syrisch-amerikanische Gespräche auf höchster Ebene.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2008 American Diplomats Meet Syrians in Sign of Thaw
Damascus Official Sees Growing Bond; U.S. Lists Concerns

NEW YORK -- Senior American and Syrian diplomats held a series of meetings over the past week here, a sign of a potential thaw between the U.S. and a country that President George W. Bush has alleged is a principal sponsor of international terrorism.
State Department official said the U.S. used the talks as an opportunity to list its grievances with Syria. But the diplomats also discussed Washington's support for peace talks between Syria and Israel over the future of the disputed Golan Heights region, participants in the talks said. The two sides also talked about Damascus's role in the security situations in Iraq, Lebanon and the Palestinian territories.
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Syria's foreign minister said his country is looking forward to closer ties with the next U.S. administration, whether it is headed by Barack Obama or John McCain.

"Unfortunately, [the Bush administration's position toward Syria] shifted too late," Mr. Moallem said. "But I hope this shift will have its implications for the future administration."

Quelle:
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122272570840387721.html