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Trump to host Syria’s al-Sharaa for talks at White House in November

Trump to host Syria’s al-Sharaa for talks at White House in November

Summary

President Donald Trump will host Syria's interim leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, at the White House in November. This meeting marks the first time a Syrian president visits the White House in over 80 years and aims to discuss improving relations and other key issues between the United States and Syria.

Key Facts

  • President Trump will meet Syria's interim leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, in November.
  • This will be the first visit by a Syrian president to the White House in over 80 years.
  • Discussions are expected to include lifting sanctions and improving US-Syria relations.
  • Al-Sharaa may sign a deal to join a US-led alliance against the ISIL (ISIS) group.
  • Al-Sharaa took power in Syria after Bashar al-Assad in December.
  • Al-Sharaa previously led a group once linked to al-Qaeda and later broke away.
  • He had a $10 million US bounty on him for past activities.
  • The visit coincides with efforts to build peace in the Middle East after recent ceasefires.
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