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President Donald Trump meets Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa, the first meeting between nations' leaders in 25 years

President Donald Trump met with Syria's interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa on May 14, 2025, in Saudi Arabia, marking the first leaders' meeting in 25 years.
Trump’s visit followed his decision to lift U.S. Sanctions on Syria to improve ties with Gulf Arab states despite Israeli concerns about al-Sharaa’s militant past.
The private meeting lasted more than 30 minutes and included Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, along with a phone call from Turkish President Erdogan, who expressed support for the discussions.
Trump described the meeting as "great" and called al-Sharaa a "young, attractive guy" with a strong past, while al-Sharaa agreed to expel foreign terrorists and join the Abraham Accords.
This diplomatic shift signals a possible turning point for Syria’s stability and regional relations, offering the nation a chance to rejoin the global economy.

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