Ahmed as-Sár, the Syrian president, met with US President Donald Trump in Washington, marking the first visit of a Syrian leader to the White House since Syria's independence in 1946. This meeting is notable given as-Sár's controversial past as a former al-Qaeda leader. Trump emphasized the importance of strategic relations between the US and Syria, despite as-Sár's history of violence during the Syrian civil war. The meeting comes amid the lifting of UN sanctions against as-Sár and his coalition, aimed at stabilizing Syria's economy and politics. The US sees an opportunity to integrate Syria into its sphere of influence, despite ongoing instability and humanitarian crises in the region. Teljes cikk (Telex.hu)