[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 29, Number 40 (Monday, October 11, 1993)]
[Pages 2025-2026]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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Statement by the Press Secretary on the President's Meeting With Syrian 
Foreign Minister Farouk al-Shara

 October 7, 1993

    The President met with Syrian Foreign Minister Farouk al-Shara this 
afternoon. They had a constructive discussion about recent developments 
in the Middle East peace process and next steps in that process.
    President Clinton expressed his commitment to achieving a 
comprehensive peace between Israel and all its Arab neighbors. He

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reiterated his belief that the recent agreement between Israel and the 
Palestinians could serve as a catalyst for process on the other tracks.
    The Syrian Foreign Minister expressed President Assad's commitment 
to the peace progress and Syria's desire to make progress toward a 
comprehensive settlement with Israel.
    The meeting lasted about 20 minutes.