Syria will join the international coalition to combat the Islamic State group, following the meeting between Donald Trump and Ahmed al-Sharaa

Syria has announced that it will join the international coalition to combat the terrorist group Islamic State, a decision that signals a significant change in U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East. American President Donald Trump and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa discussed this collaboration during a meeting at the White House. Al-Sharaa emphasized that his visit marks the beginning of a 'new era' of cooperation with the U.S., and Syria thus becomes the 90th member country of the global coalition.

Additionally, the Trump administration will announce measures to lift economic restrictions on Syria, thereby facilitating investments. Trump expressed confidence that Al-Sharaa can transform Syria into a successful country, despite its past related to Al-Qaeda. Although diplomatic relations between Syria and the U.S. have been suspended since 2012, the reopening of the Syrian embassy in Washington is anticipated. This was the third meeting between the two leaders, highlighting a change in image for Al-Sharaa and a new direction in American policy towards Syria.