US will not normalize relations with Assad's Syria: White House
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- 09 May 2023
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The White House has proclaimed that it will not take steps to restore diplomatic relations with Bashar al-Assad's Syrian government, following the Arab League's decision to reinstate Damascus. This announcement was made on Monday.
Recently, an increasing number of regional countries, including allies of the United States, have started to resume ties with Syria. White House spokesperson, Karine Jean-Pierre, has stated that they are in touch with those countries that have decided to resume relations with Syria. They are discussing the processes involved in doing so.
Jean-Pierre has informed reporters that they have been consulting with their partners regarding their plans. They have also made it clear that they will not normalize relations with the Assad government. The sanctions imposed by the United States will remain in full effect.
The Arab League's move to reinstate Syria's membership came just before the annual Arab summit, scheduled to be held in Saudi Arabia on May 19th. There have been reports of a possible resumption of Syria's membership in the pan-Arab organization. As a result, the Syrian regime has begun to exchange official visits and contacts with several Arab countries in recent months.
The Syrian government was suspended from the 22-state Arab League in 2011 due to its severe crackdown on pro-democracy protests.
