Because of his human crimes.. an American spokesman affirms his country’s categorical rejection of normalizing relations with the Assad regime

Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper quoted a spokesperson for the US State Department, confirming that the administration of President Joe Biden, “absolutely will not re-establish or upgrade our diplomatic relations with the Assad regime,” and that it has maintained its steadfast position since the outbreak of the Syrian revolution in March 2011.

Washington declared its categorical rejection of the normalization of its relationship with the Assad regime, not even its re-establishment and the resumption of diplomatic relations again, based on what “this regime has caused in crimes and human atrocities” in the past ten years.

This comes after the outcomes of the meeting of the seven countries that took place in the past days in London, sparked many speculations and expectations that the West will turn a blind eye to calls for re-normalization with the Assad regime.

Regarding the countries that have expressed their desire to restore diplomatic relations with the Assad regime, the spokesman said, Washington urges all countries in the region to “carefully consider the atrocities committed by the Assad regime against the Syrian people over the past decade,” calling for consideration to be given as well.

The regime’s continuous efforts to prevent much of the humanitarian aid from reaching the country, and the lack of security.
Regarding the reason for the new US administration’s negligence in dealing with the Syrian file, and what is the strategy followed, the spokesman explained that the US position is “clear by supporting the political process in the country,” adding: “We believe that stability in Syria and the larger region can only be achieved through a process.
Political, and it represents the will of all Syrians, and we are committed to working with allies, partners and the United Nations to ensure that a lasting political solution remains at home. ”

The United States is facing multiple criticisms at home and abroad over its handling of the Syrian crisis file, which some consider to be a leniency for the previous approach taken by the previous Trump administration, based on the existence of this harmony between the current administration and the Democratic-majority Congress, which did not discuss the upcoming policy on Syria.

The expression of clear rejection of the re-normalization of relations with the Assad regime was not mentioned in the statement issued by the “Group of Seven” meeting, which are the countries of America, Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Canada and Japan during their meeting in London last week. On the other hand, the statement stressed the international decision.
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