U.S. President Donald Trump has commended Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa, noting his success in uniting Syria and improving conditions significantly in a short period. Trump's remarks came during a meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan at the NATO summit.
Trump stated, "Al-Sharaa has done a remarkable job in Syria, uniting the country exceptionally and enhancing its situation within just a year and a half."
The American president highlighted that his relationship with the new Syrian president is "good," attributing the recent rapprochement between the two sides to the efforts of President Erdoğan.
In a related development, the White House announced that Trump plans to meet with President Ahmed Al-Sharaa during his visit to Turkey for the NATO summit. This meeting reflects ongoing communication between Washington and Damascus amidst rapid developments in the regional landscape.