Meeting with its president Syria Ahmad al -Saraa had the morning the morning Donald Trump24 hours after its announcement of lifting US sanctions. At the meeting, the Prince’s successor to Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman was also present, and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan also participated by the phone.
OR Meeting between Donald Trump and Ahmad al-Saraa (also known as Abu Mohammed al-Jolani), in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, it may have been relatively short-according to a White House official, lasted about half an hour-but it is considered historical.
In addition, it was the climax months of diplomatic efforts from Syriaas well as by the Turks and Saudi allies, who estimated that a meeting with Trump would help to end Syria’s international isolation.
The lifting of sanctions was announced by Donald Trump on Tuesday, during a speech at a business forum in Riyadh. As he stated, in that decision he arrived following pressure from Saudi Arabia and talks with his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
The first meeting between US and Syrian leaders after 25 years accompanied by the lifting of US sanctions in Syria, sparking a variety of reactions internationally.
From the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad at the end of last year, Ahmad al-Saraa systematically makes efforts to persuade the international community that he represents a new hope for the future of Syria, despite his jihadist past, commenting on his analysis. CNN.
Last week, he conveyed this message to Paris, where he met with French President Emmanuel Macron. However, the meeting with the US president has so far been his biggest diplomatic success.
Syria’s transitional president is further strengthened by Trump’s unexpected announcement that the United States is shaking sanctions against Syria.
The meeting is interpreted by Syria as an important step towards recognizing the legality of the new administration after the overthrow of Bashar al -Assad, and the Trump government had shown cautiousness in the past against cooperation with Saraa. The news has caused festivities within Syria.
At the same time, Israel and Netanyahu do not share the general euphoria. He still considers the Saraa jihadist and has warned that Syrian security forces should not operate south of Damascus.
How did we get to the meeting
Ahmad al-Saraa, a former leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sam (HTS) and a former al-Qaeda member, has been transformed by a wanted terrorist into a temporary Syrian president. Following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad in December 2024, Al-Saraa took over the country’s leadership, promising national unity and economic reconstruction.
US recognition and the removal of $ 10 million imposed by the US Foreign Ministry are important steps towards its international legalization.
The Trump-Al-Saraa meeting would not have been held without the active participation of Turkey and Saudi Arabia.
After all, Trump himself said he decided to meet with Al-Saraa after being encouraged by Saudis Prince Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan allegedly played a decisive role in the overthrow of Assad, while Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Salman warmly welcomed Trump, with whom they signed up Agreement – Mammoth of $ 142 billion, Including investments in artificial intelligence and energy, while Saudi Arabia is committed to investing a total of $ 600 billion in the United States.
Trump’s 5 requests
Trump told Al Saraa that he has a huge opportunity to do something historical in his country and reported a list of five requests:
- To sign Abraham’s agreements with Israel
- To leave all foreign terrorists from Syria
- To deport the Palestinian terrorists
- To help the US to completely neutralize ISIS
- To take responsibility for ISIS detention centers in northeastern Syria
After Riyadh, Donald Trump continues his tour of the Middle East with an official visit to Qatar.