Damascus, Sept. 16 (SANA)Syrian Foreign and ExpatriatesMinister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibaniand U.S. Secretary of StateMarco Rubiodiscussed bilateral relations and ways to strengthen cooperation between Syria and the United States during a phone call on  Tuesday.

According to a statement by the Foreign Ministry, al-Shaibani welcomed theU.S. decision to lift sanctionson Syria, stressing the need for continued coordination to complete the necessary executive and technical measures to ensure that the decision has a practical and tangible impact on the economic andbanking sectors.

The two sides stressed the importance of continued support forSyria’s stability and economic growth.

The call also covered regional developments and Syria’s role in supporting regional stability on the political and economic fronts.

Al-Shaibani and Rubio underscored the importance of continued consultation and coordination on issues of mutual interest to serve shared interests and support security and stability in the region.