US EditionTrump Envoy Thomas Barrack Praises Syrian President Al-Sharaa's Efforts
- On May 24, 2025, Thomas Barrack, serving as a special envoy from the U.S. Administration under President Donald Trump, held a meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Istanbul.
- The meeting took place following the Trump administration's decision to ease sanctions on Syria after more than a decade of civil conflict, with the goal of supporting the country's economic recovery.
- They primarily focused on implementing the sanctions waiver and discussed supporting foreign investments, especially in energy and infrastructure sectors.
- Barrack praised al-Sharaa for his proactive actions concerning foreign fighters and diplomatic ties with Israel, while al-Sharaa emphasized that the sanctions continue to impose significant challenges that obstruct economic recovery.
- Syria welcomed the sanctions waiver as a positive step and expressed readiness to facilitate investments and contribute to reconstruction efforts.
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US special envoy praises Syrian leader’s steps on foreign fighters
Thomas Barrack, special envoy to Syria, commended Sharaa for “taking meaningful steps” on foreign fighters as well as “relations with Israel.” By Reuters and The Algemeiner US President Donald Trump’s special envoy to Syria on Saturday said he met with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and commended the leader’s steps taken regarding foreign fighters and relations with Israel. Thomas Barrack, a special envoy to Syria and the current US ambassador…
US Special Envoy Praises Syrian Leader’s Steps on Foreign Fighters
Thomas Barrack at the Brooklyn Federal Courthouse in Brooklyn, New York, U.S., November 4, 2022. Photo: REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo US President Donald Trump’s special envoy to Syria on Saturday said he met with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and commended the leader’s steps taken regarding foreign fighters and relations with Israel. Thomas Barrack, a special envoy to Syria and the current US ambassador to Turkey, said in a statement t…
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US special envoy praises Syrian leader's steps on foreign fighters
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy to Syria on Saturday said he met with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and commended the leader's steps taken regarding foreign fighters and relations with Israel.
Call for Collaboration From Tom Barrack
US Special Representative for Syria and Ambassador to Ankara Tom Barrack made statements on his social media account. While giving a message of solidarity with Turkey, Syria, Europe and the Gulf countries, Barrack said, ‘We stand shoulder to shoulder with the Syrian people themselves.’ In addition to his call for cooperation, Barrack also referred to the Sykes-Picot agreement, dividing Syria and the wider region not for peace but for imperial ga…
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