Trump hosts Syria’s Al-Sharaa for a first-of-its-kind meeting in the White House.

White House – (Special Correspondent / Web Desk) – President Donald Trump welcomed Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa to the White House on Monday. This historic meeting marked a major shift, bringing Syria, once an isolated nation, into the American-led global team fighting the ISIS terrorist group. The two leaders held private talks in the Oval Office for about two hours.

President Trump expressed strong support for Syria’s future. He told reporters, “We will do everything we can to make Syria successful because that is part of the Middle East.” He also shared on social media that he plans to talk with the Syrian leader again soon. This friendly approach signals a new chapter between the two countries.

During his visit, President Al-Sharaa confirmed that Syria is officially joining the international coalition against ISIS. This makes Syria the 90th member of that team. A US official also stated that Syria will be allowed to reopen its embassy in Washington. This will help the two nations work together on security, terrorism, and business matters.

In a television interview, Al-Sharaa said they discussed future American investments in Syria. He mentioned that the focus is now on seeing Syria as a partner, especially in areas like natural gas extraction. The goal is to move past seeing Syria as a threat and instead build a strong economic relationship.

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This visit was the first time a Syrian leader has come to the White House since the country gained independence in 1946. It follows the US decision to lift long-standing sanctions that were in place during the rule of the Assad family. Al-Sharaa, a former rebel fighter, became Syria’s leader after Bashar Assad was removed from power last December.

The US Congress is now considering how to handle sanctions permanently. Some lawmakers want to remove them completely, while others want to set certain conditions for Syria to meet. Business advocates worry that any conditions could scare away companies who are afraid of future penalties, which would hurt Syria’s recovery.

To help with this transition, the US Treasury Department has extended a temporary waiver on the main sanctions for another 180 days. This gives more time for businesses and the new Syrian government to operate while long-term plans are made.