Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa Makes Historic First Visit to the United States to Meet President Trump

Nov 09, 2025 09:39 am CST

In a historic diplomatic milestone, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has arrived in the United States for an official visit, becoming the first Syrian leader to visit America since Syria's 1946 independence. Following his removal from the US terrorism blacklist, Sharaa is scheduled to meet President Trump at the White House on Monday to discuss regional security and potential rebuilding assistance for war-torn Syria.