Trump says Syrian Transitional President al-Sharaa may visit Washington
QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that Syrian Transitional President, Ahmad al-Sharaa, may visit Washington soon, praising his performance.
“He may be coming. I don’t know. I mean, he’s working very hard,” Trump said.
“We took sanctions off of Syria to give them a chance at survival and I hear he’s doing a very good job,” Trump told reports aboard Air Force One while flying from Florida to Joint Base Andrews, Maryland.
The remarks come amid a notable shift in U.S. policy toward Syria following the recognition of Ahmad al-Sharaa as Transitional President after the fall of the Assad regime late last year.
Washington has gradually eased sanctions on Damascus to support political stabilization and economic recovery efforts under the transitional government.
Since assuming office, al-Sharaa has sought international backing to rebuild state institutions, restore basic services, and reintegrate Syria into regional and global frameworks.
His administration has maintained close coordination with the U.S. and European allies on counterterrorism and reconstruction priorities while pledging to advance national reconciliation and prepare for democratic elections.
A potential visit by al-Sharaa to Washington would mark the first by a Syrian head of state in more than two decades and could signal a deepening partnership between the two countries after years of hostility.
It also follows the U.S. decision to suspend most of the Caesar Act sanctions, a move aimed at encouraging economic reform and humanitarian relief inside Syria.
The visit, if confirmed, is expected to focus on expanding bilateral cooperation, attracting international investment for reconstruction, and securing long-term stability in post-war Syria.