A Historic Visit to Congress: American Congressman Joe Wilson Hosts Syrian Foreign Minister and Calls for the Repeal of the Caesar Act
September 18, 202526 ViewsRead Time: 1 minutes
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In an unprecedented diplomatic move in a quarter of a century, U.S. Congressman Joe Wilson announced today, Thursday, via the "X" platform that he hosted Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaybani in the first official visit of a Syrian delegation to the U.S. Congress in 25 years, describing the meeting as a "great honor" and an opportunity to launch a new chapter in bilateral relations.
Wilson confirmed that this visit came in light of what he described as a "historic opportunity" provided by President Trump's leadership, noting that the current phase represents a suitable moment to reassess U.S. policies towards Syria.
In a notable statement, the Republican congressman called for urgent action from Congress to completely repeal the Caesar Act, which has imposed strict economic sanctions on the Syrian government since 2020, considering that its lifting would contribute to enhancing regional stability and opening new avenues for cooperation.
These statements come at a time when Syrian-American relations are witnessing rapid diplomatic movements, amid international efforts to rebuild trust and ease tensions in the region.
Wilson confirmed that this visit came in light of what he described as a "historic opportunity" provided by President Trump's leadership, noting that the current phase represents a suitable moment to reassess U.S. policies towards Syria.
In a notable statement, the Republican congressman called for urgent action from Congress to completely repeal the Caesar Act, which has imposed strict economic sanctions on the Syrian government since 2020, considering that its lifting would contribute to enhancing regional stability and opening new avenues for cooperation.
These statements come at a time when Syrian-American relations are witnessing rapid diplomatic movements, amid international efforts to rebuild trust and ease tensions in the region.
