August 4, 1993

Secy. of State Christopher meets in Damascus with Syrian Pres. Hafiz al-Asad, FM Faruq al-Shara', says peace process has been "salvaged" but that progress requires "much, much hard work," and cautions that "I don't want to encourage any false expectations." He then pays visit to Zahle, Lebanon, for meeting with Lebanese Pres. Ilyas al-Hirawi, PM Rafiq Hariri, FM Faris Buwayz. Christopher says visit is "to reaffirm the fact that the United States cares about Lebanon," announces U.S. will send hospital to aid victims of previous week's fighting. (CSM, NYT 8/5)

Jordan announces first multi-party elections since 1956 will be held 8 November. (WP 8/5)