Syria, Israel agree to further talks on de-escalating conflict: Ekhbariya TV
The source described the dialogue as "honest and responsible," in the first confirmation from the Syrian side that talks had taken place.
On Friday, U.S. envoy Tom Barrack said officials from both countries spoke about de-escalating the situation in Syria during the talks on Thursday.
Representatives from the Syrian foreign ministry and intelligence officials were in attendance, Syria's Ekhbariya reported.
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