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What happened at Syrian president’s historic White House visit

What happened at Syrian president’s historic White House visit

Summary

Syria's interim president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, visited the White House, marking the first time a Syrian leader has done so. During the visit, he and President Donald Trump agreed on matters regarding sanctions and efforts against the group ISIL.

Key Facts

  • Ahmed al-Sharaa is the interim president of Syria.
  • Al-Sharaa is the first Syrian leader to visit the White House.
  • The visit involved discussions with President Donald Trump.
  • They reached agreements on reducing sanctions.
  • They also agreed on continuing efforts to fight ISIL.
  • ISIL is a group known for its extremist activities in parts of Syria and Iraq.

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