US envoy for Syria visiting Jordan, region

By Petra - Mar 22,2014 - Last updated at Mar 22,2014

WASHINGTON — US Special Envoy for Syria Daniel Rubinstein is visiting Turkey, France and Jordan between March 20 and 30 during which he will meet with “members of the Syrian opposition, government officials and Syrian activists”, according to an announcement by the US Department of State.

Speaking at a press conference on Thursday evening, State Department Spokesperson Jen Psaki said Rubinstein’s mission and his consultations will be vital at a time when Washington is working to support the moderate opposition in the face of rising extremism.

She said the US is still committed to the Geneva process and all diplomatic efforts seeking to arrive at a political solution.

Rubinstein, succeeds Robert Ford who retired from US foreign service last month.

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