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Trump and Syria's Leader Meet, Discuss Sanctions and Stability

5/16/2025

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In a historic meeting, U.S. President Donald Trump and Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa connected for the first time in 25 years. Trump revealed intentions to lift sanctions, paving the way for normalized relations and stability. Al-Sharaa expressed optimism for U.S. investment in Syria's rebuilding and stressed the importance of united efforts against terrorism.

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In a historic meeting, U.S. President Donald Trump and Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa connected for the first time in 25 years. Trump revealed intentions to lift sanctions, paving the way for normalized relations and stability. Al-Sharaa expressed optimism for U.S. investment in Syria's rebuilding and stressed the importance of united efforts against terrorism.