Donald Trump held an informal meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa after announcing the lifting of sanctions against Syria

US President Donald Trump met with his Syrian counterpart Ahmed al-Sharaa in Riyadh, announcing the lifting of sanctions against Damascus, which was hailed as a 'decisive turning point' for Syria. The decision, aimed at supporting the Syrian economy affected by the civil war, was greeted enthusiastically in Syria. Trump emphasized that lifting sanctions would give Syria a 'chance for greatness' and accepted the legitimacy of the new Syrian administration, backed by Saudi Arabia.