US EditionPresident Donald Trump meets Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa, the first meeting between nations' leaders in 25 years
- US President Donald Trump met Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on May 14, 2025, marking their first meeting in 25 years.
- This meeting followed Trump's announcement a day earlier to lift all US sanctions on Syria, signaling a major shift after decades of restrictions and conflict.
- During the closed meeting, Trump urged al-Sharaa to normalize ties with Israel, deport Palestinians labeled as terrorists, sign the Abraham Accords, and assume control over ISIS detention centers.
- Syrians celebrated Trump's declaration in Damascus with fireworks and cheers, while Syria's Foreign Ministry called the sanction removal a "pivotal turning point" toward stability and reconstruction.
- The summit reflects a potential new era in US-Syria relations and Middle East politics, amid ongoing regional tensions and questions about Syria’s integration into global affairs.
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