President Donald Trump welcomed Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa after lifting sanctions imposed on Syria, which had been a pariah state for decades before rebel forces toppled Syrian President Bashar Assad last December.

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa is to meet US President Donald Trump at the White House for unprecedented talks just days after the US removed him from a terrorism blacklist.

Trump hosts Syrian President al-Sharaa at the White House, marking a historic diplomatic meeting following lifted U.S. sanctions.

The visit by President Ahmed al-Shara is another step in the transformation of the former rebel leader once wanted by the United States as a terrorist.

Nov. 10 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump halted most of the Caesar Act sanctions on Syria for 180 days after meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa Monday in the White House.

Ahmed al Sharaa, 43, led rebel forces that overturned Syrian dictator Bashar al Assad last December. He has been described by Donald Trump as a "very strong leader".

Both the arrival and the meeting of the Syrian president were taking place behind closed doors without the media present. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

U.S. President Donald Trump vowed on Monday to do everything he can to make Syria successful after landmark talks with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, a former al-Qaida commander who until recently was sanctioned by Washington as a foreign terrorist. Sharaa's visit capped a stunning year for the rebel-turned-ruler who toppled…

Al-Sharaa is the first Syrian leader to visit the White House since the country gained independence from France in 1946.

After first White House hosts Syrian leader, Trump says it will be 'very successful country,' touts 'announcements,' calls Sharaa 'major advocate' of peace

President Donald Trump held low-key White House talks on Monday with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, a former al Qaeda commander who until recently was on Washington's terrorist blacklist.