In a historic meeting, President Donald Trump met Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Saudi Arabia, lifting U.S. sanctions on Syria. This was the first direct encounter between U.S. and Syrian leaders in over 20 years. The discussions prioritized oil rights, proposed the construction of a Trump Tower in Damascus, and addressed regional security by demanding recognition of Israel and measures against ISIS resurgence. Trump's unexpected pivot toward engaging a former jihadist leader, previously designated as a terrorist, signaled a potential shift in U.S.-Syrian relations amidst ongoing geopolitical dynamics.
President Trump stated, 'I will be ordering the cessation of sanctions against Syria in order to give them a chance at greatness,' during the meeting.
The meeting between Trump and Sharaa marked a significant development as it was the first face-to-face encounter between U.S. and Syrian leaders in over two decades.
Sharaa pitched for oil rights and the construction of a Trump Tower in Damascus, demonstrating a calculated approach to entice U.S. investment into Syria.
Trump's demands included recognizing Israel, signing the Abraham Accords, and aiding in preventing a resurgence of ISIS during talks with the Syrian leader.
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