Washington D.C. [US]: In a historic diplomatic development, U.S. President Donald Trump met Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa at the White House on Monday (local time), marking the first visit by a Syrian head of state to Washington since Syria\u2019s independence in 1946.<\/p>\n
The meeting, focused on restoring peace and stability in the Middle East, came alongside a major U.S. policy shift \u2014 a temporary suspension of the Caesar Act sanctions on Syria for 180 days.<\/p>\n
The U.S. Treasury Department said the partial waiver aims to \u201csupport Syria\u2019s economic rebuilding and reintegration into regional trade frameworks.\u201d<\/p>\n
Taking to Truth Social, Trump hailed the discussion as \u201can honor,\u201d emphasizing that a \u201cstable and successful Syria is vital to all countries in the region.\u201d<\/p>\n
He also described President al-Sharaa as a \u201cstrong leader\u201d capable of guiding Syria toward peace and recovery.<\/p>\n
Al-Sharaa, who emerged as Syria\u2019s leader after the fall of Bashar al-Assad\u2019s regime, has pledged to rebuild the war-torn nation and reestablish diplomatic ties with the West.<\/p>\n
The two leaders reportedly discussed cooperation against ISIS, Syria\u2019s reconstruction, and the gradual lifting of international restrictions.<\/p>\n
In a coordinated statement, the U.S. Departments of State, Treasury, and Commerce confirmed that while most civilian trade and technology transfers to Syria are now permitted, transactions involving Russia and Iran remain prohibited. Sanctions on individuals linked to human rights abuses, narcotics trafficking, and the former Assad regime also remain in force.<\/p>\n
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio noted in an official statement dated November 10 that the decision reflects \u201cPresident Trump\u2019s commitment to offering the Syrian people a chance at peace and prosperity.\u201d<\/p>\n
He added that the U.S. expects \u201cconcrete reforms and a sustained effort by Syria to promote stability, human rights, and regional cooperation.\u201d<\/p>\n
The suspension of sanctions and the White House meeting signal a significant recalibration of U.S. policy toward Syria \u2014 one aimed at ending its long diplomatic isolation and reshaping alliances in the Middle East.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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