Trump met with Syria’s President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Riyadh

May 14, 2025  
US President Donald Trump has met Syria's new president Ahmed al-Sharaa in Riyadh.

On Tuesday, Trump announced he's lifting sanctions on Syria.

He made the announcement in Saudi Arabia, during the first day of his three-country tour of the Gulf.

Trump's decision to lift sanctions on Syria has sparked celebrations across the country.

The government has called it a “pivotal turning point for the Syrian people”.

Al Jazeera’s correspondent Hashem Ahelbarra has confirmed that Trump and Syria’s al-Sharaa have held a brief meeting, ahead of Trump’s gathering with GCC leaders.

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