On January 8, 2025, His Holiness Patriarch Mor Ignatius Aphrem II met Congressman Aaron Bean, in Washington D.C.
His Eminence Archbishop Mor Dionysius John Kawak, Patriarchal Vicar for the Archdiocese of the Eastern USA, and Mr. Richard Ghazal, CEO of In Defence of Christians (IDC) accompanied His Holiness during the meeting.
During the meeting, His Holiness described the current situation in Syria and the aspirations of the Syrian people. He emphasized the negative impact of the sanctions on the Syrian people and called to work together to improve the lives for all the Syrians, starting by lifting the sanctions. He also spoke about the equal rights for all the Syrian citizens alike, and hoped that the constitution will be a guarantee for the basic rights of all citizens.
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