US, Jordan's Top Diplomats Discuss Efforts To Stabilize Syria - State Dept.

WASHINGTON (Pakistan Point News / Sputnik - 17th August, 2018) US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo and Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman al-Safadi discussed efforts to stabilize conflict-torn Syria in a phone conversation on Thursday, State Department Spokesperson Heather Nauert said in a readout of the call.

"The Secretary and Foreign Minister also discussed efforts to bring peace and stability to Syria and the broader middle East,� Nauert said.

The two leaders also spoke about regional developments, the spokesperson noted.�

�The Secretary also thanked the Foreign Minister for Jordans continued role in helping to alleviate humanitarian suffering in southern Syria,� Nauert added.�

Syria has been in a state of civil war since 2011, with the government forces fighting against numerous opposition groups and terrorist organizations.

The United States and its allies have been engaged in a military operation against terrorists in Syria since 2014. However, the United States' operations in Syria have been conducted without the authorization of the Syrian government or the United Nations Security Council.