Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa is set to travel to Washington, D.C., on Sunday following an official invitation from U.S. President Donald Trump, a senior Syrian government source told Syria TV on Thursday.
The planned visit comes days after a high-level phone call between the two leaders, during which they discussed bilateral relations, regional political and security developments, and potential areas of cooperation aimed at stabilizing Syria and accelerating its economic recovery.
Sanctions Relief and Economic Priorities
According to a statement issued by the Syrian presidency last Sunday, al-Sharaa stressed during the call that sustained international support is essential as Syria moves through its reconstruction and recovery phase. He reiterated that lifting the remaining U.S. and international sanctions is a critical prerequisite for reviving the Syrian economy and improving living conditions.
Sharaa also underscored the need to attract foreign investment and restart development projects across key sectors to stimulate growth and rebuild national infrastructure.
The upcoming White House meeting is expected to focus heavily on economic support mechanisms and sanctions relief. The two presidents will also review bilateral security cooperation and assess broader regional dynamics, with particular attention to the evolving situation in southern Lebanon.
Deepening Washington–Damascus Engagement
The trip will mark Sharaa’s third official visit to the United States since assuming office after the political transition in Damascus. He previously traveled to New York in September 2025 and later met President Trump at the White House in November of the same year.
Diplomats say the frequency of these visits reflects a rapid expansion of political engagement between Washington and Damascus, particularly on issues related to economic recovery, sanctions management, and regional security coordination.
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