Trump and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa Discuss Sanctions Relief in Phone Call
The two leaders discussed supporting Syria's economy and recent regional developments. Ahmed al-Sharaa stated that lifting remaining U.S. sanctions is essential for economic revival.
news.sky.comU.S. President Donald Trump in which the two leaders discussed supporting the Syrian economy and the latest regional developments. The Syrian presidency issued a statement on Sunday, May 31, 2026, confirming the conversation took place.
U.S. sanctions on Syria was an essential step toward reviving the Syrian economy and attracting investment, the statement said.
U.S. Sanctions on Syria is critical for reviving Syria's economy. Reuters published the report on May 31, 2026. The article was reported by Harem Maher and Muhammad Al Gebaly and edited by Edmund Klamann.
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- Al-Monitor reported: Ahmed al-Sharaa and Donald Trump discussed supporting the Syrian economy
- Al-Monitor reported: Ahmed al-Sharaa and Donald Trump discussed the latest regional developments
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