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Trump, French leader meet in NY, discuss Iran, war in Syria

WASHINGTON, Sept 19 (KUNA) - US President Donald Trump met last night in New York with French President Emmanuel Macron during which they discussed several topics of mutual concern, including Iran and the war in Syria, the White House said Tuesday.
The White House said in a statement that the two leaders exchanged views on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action for Iran and "how to curtail Iran's destabilizing activities in the region." They also discussed "how to accelerate the destruction of (IS) and help resolve the Syrian civil war in a manner consistent with American and French security interests," in addition to "ways to address North Korea's dangerous and destabilizing behavior." Furthermore, Trump and Emmanuel discussed "how best to protect the environment while promoting economic growth for both countries," the White House noted. (end) si.ibi