Donald Trump promised support for Syria after meeting with President Ahmed al-Sharaa, former leader of al-Qaeda, who seeks the removal of sanctions imposed by the USA.

American President Donald Trump had a historic meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, a former al-Qaeda leader, now the leader of the country, who called for the removal of the harsh sanctions imposed by the U.S. This is the first visit of a Syrian president to the White House, and Trump praised Sharaa's leadership skills, promising support for Syria's success. Additionally, the Treasury Department extended the suspension of the application of Caesar sanctions for 180 days, but their complete lifting depends on the U.S. Congress. Furthermore, discussions included security and possible agreements between Syria and Israel, in the context of Syria signing a cooperation declaration with the global coalition against the Islamic State. Despite political progress, Syria faces internal challenges, including assassination plots against Sharaa and sectarian violence. Sharaa's shift from al-Qaeda leader to president illustrates the radical transformations in Syria, which is moving away from Assad's old allies.