Trump will host first-ever visit by a Syrian president to the White House, official says
Summary
President Donald Trump plans to host Ahmad al-Sharaa, the Syrian president, for a meeting at the White House on November 10. This visit marks the first time a Syrian president will visit the White House. The meeting aims to discuss Syria joining a coalition against ISIS.Key Facts
- President Trump will host Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa at the White House on November 10.
- This visit is the first time a Syrian president will come to the White House.
- Trump met al-Sharaa in Saudi Arabia in May, marking the first meeting between the two leaders in 25 years.
- Syria is trying to overcome decades of international isolation.
- Al-Sharaa previously had a $10 million U.S. bounty due to past ties with al-Qaida and was imprisoned by U.S. troops.
- Al-Sharaa is expected to sign an agreement for Syria to join the U.S.-led coalition against ISIS.
- This event follows a recent ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas.
- The ceasefire has been challenged by recent Israeli strikes in Gaza.
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