[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 29, Number 40 (Monday, October 11, 1993)] [Pages 2025-2026] [Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov] <R04> Statement by the Press Secretary on the President's Meeting With Syrian Foreign Minister Farouk al-Shara October 7, 1993 The President met with Syrian Foreign Minister Farouk al-Shara this afternoon. They had a constructive discussion about recent developments in the Middle East peace process and next steps in that process. President Clinton expressed his commitment to achieving a comprehensive peace between Israel and all its Arab neighbors. He [[Page 2026]] reiterated his belief that the recent agreement between Israel and the Palestinians could serve as a catalyst for process on the other tracks. The Syrian Foreign Minister expressed President Assad's commitment to the peace progress and Syria's desire to make progress toward a comprehensive settlement with Israel. The meeting lasted about 20 minutes.