Syrian opposition leader in the U.S. to seek antiaircraft missiles
Syrian opposition leader Ahmad Al-Jarba plans to ask the Obama administration for antiaircraft missiles during his visit in the U.S., The New York Times reported Thursday.
Al-Jarba, who heads the Syrian opposition National Coalition for Revolutinary and Opposition Forces (SOC), mett Secretary of State John Kerry later Thursday. He may also talk to President Barack Obama, The Times reported, citing an unnamed administration official.
Al-Jarba understands the stakes in Syria better than any one, US Secretary of State John Kerry said.
Welcoming Al-Jarba to the State Department, Kerry told reporters that Al-Jarba's coalition is "inclusive and moderate" and committed to the Syrian people. He said that while there had been "difficult moments in this journey, the United States is committed to it."
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