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US Secretary of State #AntonyBlinken will visit Jordan and Turkey on Wednesday, seeking to bring regional countries together around a shared vision for the future of #Syria following the departure of authoritarian ruler #BasharalAssad. During his trip, Blinken will meet with leaders in Aqaba, Jordan, and Ankara, Turkey, to discuss the situation in Syria as well as developments in Israel, Gaza, Lebanon, and other key regional hotspots, the State Department said. A US government spokesperson stressed that Blinken seeks to build regional consensus on essential principles for Syria’s transition. These principles include full respect for minority rights, the provision of humanitarian aid, preventing Syria from becoming a haven for terrorism or a threat to its neighbors, and the safe handling of chemical or biological weapons stockpiles to avoid risks. Despite the optimism of many Syrians over Assad’s fall, the country’s future remains uncertain. Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, an Islamist group leading the opposition forces, is rapidly consolidating its power. At the same time, foreign powers are trying to influence the emerging government or limit its impact on regional security. Syria's civil war, which has lasted for nearly 14 years, has left a devastating death toll of 500,000 and displaced half of its pre-war population of 23 million. Millions of Syrians have sought refuge in neighboring countries such as Jordan, Turkey, Iraq and Lebanon, while others have continued their journey to Europe in search of security and stability. The events of the #UnitedStates, Latin America and the world, in 30 minutes. With correspondents in various parts of the country, #TheWorldToday offers information on world events, from our studios in Washington, the capital of the United States. [Monday to Friday [30 minutes] Find out more at: https://gestion.pe/ #internationalnews #world #diariogestión #economy