Riyadh: US President Donald Trump met with Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa in Riyadh, ahead of the Gulf-US Summit. The meeting was attended by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman and took place shortly before the GCC-US summit commenced on Wednesday in Riyadh.
According to Kuwait News Agency, this encounter occurred just one day after President Trump announced his decision to lift sanctions on Syria. The announcement was made following consultations with the Saudi Crown Prince and regional allies.
President Trump's decision to lift the sanctions on Syria was discussed in detail with the Saudi Crown Prince and other allies in the region, marking a significant shift in US policy towards Syria. The discussions and subsequent announcement indicate a possible new direction in US-Syrian relations.