Donald Trump meets ahmed al sharaa: US President Donald Trump met Syrian President Ahmed Al-Shra in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday (May 14, 2025). This is the first meeting between the leaders of the two countries after 25 years. During this, he asked Israel to make relations normal. Earlier, Donald Trump had announced the removal of sanctions on Syria.

According to the news agency Reuters, surprisingly, the US had declared Al-Shara a terrorist and placed a reward of one million dollars. Shara was the leader of the official branch of Al Qaeda in the Syrian struggle for many years. He joined the group for the first time in Iraq. He spent five years in American jail. In December, the US removed a prize of $ 10 million.

Many countries and organizations have banned al-show

Al-Shara was also included in the rebels who went to fight there after the US attack on Iraq. Syrian leader Al-Shra is also the head of the organization Hayat Tahrir al-Sham. The name of this organization is also included in the list of US banned organizations. Al-Shara has been banned by America as well as many countries and international organizations and declared a terrorist. In Syria, this organization is also said to be behind the coup of Bashar al-Asad government.

‘Syrian restrictions will be lifted’

Prior to this meeting, Trump said that they are planning to lift the long -standing economic sanctions on Syria. These restrictions have been applicable since 1979, as Syria has been declared a sponsor country of terrorism. These restrictions have severely affected the country’s economy. Trump said, “Syria should get a chance of peace under al-show.” He indicated to re -establish relations with a war -torn country.

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