Donald Trump to meet Syrian leader Ahmed Al-Shra in Saudi Arabia: White House
According to White House officials, US President Donald Trump is ready during a visit to Saudi Arabia on Wednesday from Syria’s newly appointed leader Ahmedal-Shara. The meeting is a major development that comes out after the rebel group of Shara uprooted the rule of Bashar al-Assad in December, Bloomberg’s report. The meeting with Trump is seen as an important step for Shara, trying to convince the US to lift the restrictions on Syria. The restrictions, which have greatly affected the economy of the war -torn country, are a major obstacle for reconstruction efforts, and Shara hopes that the meeting will provide the necessary leviation to secure American support.The journey is part of Trump’s visit to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and UAE this week. He hopes to secure billions of dollars in investment of these countries, while promotes his role in creating peace and stabilizing the region.Saudi Arabia has long been pushed the US to rebuild the country to reduce the restrictions on Syria and ensure that Syria has been pushed within the influence of the Arab region. This is particularly important after Iran’s influence after Assad’s collapse.In addition to Saudi support, close figures of Syrian Americans and Trump administration have advocated to eliminate restrictions, supporting shara push for an infection for a new leadership.However, Shara’s past has raised concerns. He was once associated with al-Qaeda, and his followers included extreme Islamists, which has alerted both us and Israel about the direction of the new administration.The Syrian leader’s efforts were returned earlier this year when government loyalists attacked, killing hundreds of minority bonfire. This violence has made Shara’s push more difficult for international recognition.Despite these challenges, Shara’s diplomatic efforts have continued. Last week, she met French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris, who marks her first visit outside the Middle East since assuming office.
