The President of Syria will visit the USA for the first time and meet with Trump at the White House.

The President of Syria, Ahmed al-Sharaa, is preparing for a historic visit to Washington on November 10. At the White House, he is expected to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump, as reported by the U.S. Special Representative for Syria, Tom Barrack.

New Stage in Relations

This visit will be the first for the Syrian leader at the White House, marking an important step in restoring diplomatic ties between the two countries. The U.S. State Department confirms that none of the previous Syrian presidents have officially visited Washington.

According to Barrack, al-Sharaa plans to sign an agreement to join the coalition against ISIS. A fifth round of negotiations between Israel and Syria is also expected, mediated by the U.S., with the aim of reaching a border security agreement by the end of the year.

Transitional Period

Since the fall of the Assad regime last December, al-Sharaa has been actively restoring international ties. In September, he addressed the United Nations General Assembly in New York, demonstrating Syria’s desire for new alliances.

Sanctions and Their Impact

The White House supports the lifting of the “Caesar sanctions” imposed against Syria. These measures, aimed at the Bashar Assad regime, came into effect in June 2020. The Trump administration temporarily eased the restrictions, but the final decision rests with Congress.

Challenges and Prospects

After years of war, Syria faces numerous challenges: from destroyed infrastructure to food shortages. The country is seeking new ways to ensure security and recovery, balancing between regional forces and its own ambitions.

How can old enemies become part of this survival strategy? A question that remains open, but its resolution could be the key to Syria’s future.