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After years of war, Syria and Lebanon turning corner to rebuild, US envoy says

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“After years of war, Syria and Lebanon turning corner to rebuild, US envoy says”

Syria and Lebanon are entering a new phase, with attention shifting to how they can rebuild their futures, said US Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Donald Blome. "Both are turning a corner, and the question is no longer whether they can be rebuilt but how and on what foundation," he told a panel at Bahrain's Manama Dialogue on Sunday. His remarks come as both countries grapple with years of conflict, destruction and economic hardship. Syria is seeking to attract foreign…

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