US EditionHistoric meeting between Trump and Syrian leader al-Sharaa after US vows to lift sanctions
- U.S. President Donald Trump met Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Riyadh on Wednesday, marking the first U.S.-Syrian leader meeting in over two decades.
- The meeting followed Trump's announcement on May 13, 2025, to lift all U.S. Sanctions on Syria, aiming to normalize ties amid regional shifts and economic hardship.
- Al-Sharaa, formerly known as Abu Mohammad al-Golani and leader of the Nusra Front, assumed control after toppling Assad in 2024 and emphasized goals such as restoring national unity, revitalizing Syria’s economy, and collaborating on counterterrorism efforts.
- Trump urged al-Sharaa to join the Abraham Accords, describing the lifting of sanctions as giving Syria a 'chance at greatness' while regional leaders attended or joined virtually.
- The sanctions removal sparked nationwide celebrations and cautious optimism in Syria, though skepticism remains due to al-Sharaa’s insurgent past and ongoing regional tensions.
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