The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates announced that President Ahmad al-Sharaa paid an official visit to the White House, marking a historic first of its kind.
President al-Sharaa was accompanied by Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al Shaibani. President Donald Trump received him in a landmark meeting that lasted more than an hour, characterized by cordial and constructive atmospheres.
The ministry added in its statement Monday that President Trump expressed admiration for Syria’s new leadership and for the Syrian people. He praised Syria’s successful management of the previous phase and the achievements in liberation and restoring stability across the country. Trump also affirmed the United States’ readiness to provide the necessary support for Syria’s leadership to ensure the success of reconstruction and development in the coming stage.
The ministry noted that, under President Trump’s directives, an expanded working meeting was held. It brought together Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al Shaibani, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan to follow up on the agreements reached between the two presidents and to establish clear mechanisms for implementation.
It explained that both sides agreed during the talks to proceed with the implementation of the March 10 Agreement, which includes integrating the Syrian Democratic Forces into the Syrian Arab Army as part of institutional unification and strengthening national security. The U.S. side also affirmed its support for reaching a security agreement with Israel aimed at enhancing regional stability.
The ministry pointed out that, on the economic front, President Trump expressed his country’s support for Syria’s efforts in revival and investment. He confirmed the U.S. commitment to proceed with lifting sanctions imposed under the Caesar Act, thereby opening the way for greater development opportunities and attracting investments.
It stated that the meeting concluded with an exchange of commemorative gifts between the two sides, in a friendly atmosphere reflecting openness and a shared desire to build a new chapter in Syrian–American relations, founded on mutual respect and common interests of the two friendly peoples.
MHD Ibrahim
