PARIS Syria , the United States and France issued a joint statement on July 25 reaffirming their commitment to swiftly advancing efforts to support Syria’s political transition, safeguard its unity and uphold its territorial integrity. The statement followed high-level discussions in Paris, where Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani met with his French counterpart Jean-Noel Barrot and U.S. Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barrack on July 25, during the second day of Syria-focused consultations