SYRIA - The Commander of U.S. Central Command visited military commanders and service members, along with Defeat-ISIS partners (the Syrian Democratic Forces, or SDF) at several bases located n Syria and received assessments of force protection measures, updates on the rapidly evolving situation in the country, and ongoing efforts to prevent the ISIS terrorist organization from exploiting the situation [to further gain a foothold in the country].
According to U.S. Central Command, "The leaders discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation and regional security, the rapidly changing situation in Syria, as well as the defeat-ISIS operations in Iraq. The leaders also discussed the continued partnership between Coalition and Iraqi forces".
