US EditionPresident Donald Trump meets Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa, the first meeting between nations' leaders in 25 years
- On May 14, 2025, in Riyadh, U.S. President Donald Trump held talks with Ahmad al-Sharaa, the interim leader of Syria, alongside Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
- The meeting followed Trump’s May 13 announcement to lift U.S. Sanctions on Syria, amid Syria’s transition after the Assad family's 54-year rule ended in December 2024.
- In a private meeting lasting just over half an hour, Trump encouraged al-Sharaa to establish formal relations with Israel by joining the Abraham Accords, expel Palestinians identified as terrorists, and take over the management of ISIS detention facilities in northeast Syria.
- The Syrian Foreign Ministry described the lifting of sanctions as a crucial milestone for the Syrian people, while Trump expressed his intention to offer Syria an opportunity to achieve greatness and work toward stability.
- The event marks a significant development as Syria faces reintegration challenges, regional skepticism, and ongoing U.S.-Israeli tensions, with implications for Middle East geopolitical dynamics.
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