Tom Barrack has been appointed as the US Ambassador to Turkey and will also continue his role as the Syria Special Representative.

President Donald Trump stated that Barrack has the potential to stop radicalism through cooperation with Syria. Barrack emphasized the strategic position of Turkey and expressed the need to strengthen relations between the two countries.

Barrack highlighted Turkey's contributions to NATO and its regional role. He stated that he would continue to work towards contributing to the peace process in Syria.

The US embassy in Syria was closed in 2012. Barrack's visit is seen as a sign of the reshaping of relations between Washington and Damascus.

Barrack emphasized that he would work to strengthen relations between Turkey and the US and highlighted the importance of cooperation between the two countries.