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Trump holds first-ever White House meeting with Syrian leader

Trump holds first-ever White House meeting with Syrian leader

Summary

President Trump hosted Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa at the White House, marking the first visit of a Syrian leader to the U.S. This meeting is part of efforts to improve relations between the U.S. and Syria, which include discussions about Syria joining a coalition against ISIS.

Key Facts

  • President Trump met with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa at the White House.
  • This is the first time a Syrian president has visited the White House.
  • Ahmad al-Sharaa was previously listed as a terrorist by the U.S. but has been removed from the list.
  • Al-Sharaa's visit included meetings with Syrian-American community members and Congress.
  • The main topic of discussion is Syria joining a U.S.-led coalition to fight ISIS.
  • The U.N. Security Council delisted al-Sharaa and his interior minister from the terrorism blacklist before his visit.
  • The White House kept the visit discreet, with no press coverage in the Oval Office.
  • There are talks of a new security agreement between Syria and Israel, with hopes to finalize it by the end of the year.
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