Trump to host Syria’s al-Sharaa for talks at White House, envoy says
Summary
President Donald Trump will host Syria's interim leader, Ahmad al-Sharaa, at the White House for talks on November 10. This will be the first visit by a Syrian president to the US capital. Al-Sharaa aims to sign an agreement to join a US-led alliance against ISIL.Key Facts
- President Trump will meet with Syria's interim leader, Ahmad al-Sharaa, on November 10.
- This is the first time a Syrian president will visit Washington, D.C.
- Al-Sharaa took power from Bashar al-Assad last December and aims to rebuild Syria's international relationships.
- Al-Sharaa plans to join a US-led coalition against ISIL, a group that once controlled parts of Syria and Iraq.
- Al-Sharaa previously led a Syrian branch of al-Qaeda but later distanced himself from the group.
- Previously, Al-Sharaa met Trump in Saudi Arabia, the first meeting between US and Syrian leaders in 25 years.
- The visit comes amid ongoing efforts for peace in the Middle East, including Israeli and Syrian de-escalation talks.
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