Syrian defense minister, US commander hold talks on regional security

LONDON: Syria’s Defense Minister Murhaf Abu Qasra held talks on Thursday with a US military delegation led by Rear Adm. Liam Hulin to discuss regional developments and coordination between the two countries, the SANA news agency reported. Hulin, who commands the Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve — the US-led task force fighting the terror group Daesh — was supported by several Syrian military officers. Established in 2014, the…


