KABUL: U.S. President Donald Trump is set to meet with Ahmad al-Sharaa, the transitional president of Syria, for discussions, CNN reported today.
This informal meeting will take place in Riyadh before Trump travels from Saudi Arabia to Doha, Qatar.
Speaking in the Saudi-American Investment Forum, Trump stated that an opportunity has been given to Syria to move towards progress.
He announced that Washington has lifted all sanctions imposed on Syria.
During his remarks, the U.S. President mentioned that the Syrian government should be indebted to Mohammed bin Salman, the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia.
The lifting of sanctions by the U.S. has Warmly been welcomed by the people in Syria.
The announcement of the lifting of sanctions has been met with widespread approval in Damascus, with citizens expressing their happiness over the development.