Damascus: Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa met with US Special Envoy Tom Barrack in Damascus on Wednesday. A presidential statement mentioned that Sharaa, alongside Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani, hosted Barrack and his team at the People's Palace in the capital.

According to Anadolu Agency, no further details were provided regarding the content of the talks between the two parties. This meeting marks a significant diplomatic engagement, as Syria is navigating its political landscape following major changes in leadership.

Bashar al-Assad, who had led Syria for nearly 25 years, fled to Russia in late 2024. His departure marked the end of the Baath Party regime, which had maintained control since 1963. In the aftermath, a new transitional administration, led by President Sharaa, was established in Syria in January. The discussions with the US Special Envoy may play a crucial role in shaping the country's future diplomatic relations and internal governance.