After President Ahmed Al-Shar'a arrived in Riyadh, an anticipated meeting with Donald Trump ignites regional anticipation.

In a historic and unprecedented step in over 25 years, the Saudi capital Riyadh is witnessing an anticipated meeting between the Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa and the American President Donald Trump, in the first direct meeting between Syrian and American presidents in decades, amidst charged regional and international political atmospheres, and expectations of a new phase in relations between Damascus and Washington. President Ahmed Al-Sharaa arrived in Riyadh on a visit aimed at opening a new chapter of political dialogue, coinciding with President Donald Trump's announcement on his platform "Truth" about a "great day in Saudi Arabia," a clear indication of the anticipated event's significance. The Syrian Foreign Minister, Asaad Al-Shibani, affirmed that his country sees the lifting of American sanctions as a new beginning in the reconstruction process, emphasizing that this step represents a glimmer of hope for Syrians after years of isolation and economic sanctions. The UN Special Envoy to Syria, Geir Pedersen, welcomed President Trump's statements, describing them as a positive step towards resolving the Syrian crisis, while the Qatari Foreign Ministry expressed strong support for the American decision, considering the lifting of sanctions as an important step towards supporting stability and prosperity in Syria. Qatar also praised the Saudi and Turkish efforts that contributed to this decision, and reiterated Qatar's full support for Syria's sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity. In the same context, the King of Bahrain, Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, congratulated President Ahmed Al-Sharaa on the lifting of sanctions, praising the efforts of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in supporting this significant transformation. The Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council, Jassem Mohammed Al-Bedaiwi, welcomed the American decision and expressed appreciation for Riyadh's active role in facilitating the American-Syrian dialogue. On the other hand, the Deputy US Special Envoy for the Middle East considered the announcement of lifting sanctions as a direct result of the partnership between President Trump and the Saudi Crown Prince, reflecting a high-level strategic coordination between Riyadh and Washington. Several Arab countries issued statements welcoming the decision; Kuwait, Egypt, and Libya announced their full support for the American step, with the Libyan Foreign Ministry describing the decision as a "ray of hope towards ending the suffering of the Syrian people and paving the way for national recovery." The Syrian Ministry of Information confirmed that President Ahmed Al-Sharaa will hold his official meeting with President Trump in Riyadh tomorrow morning on Wednesday, while the Syrian Foreign Minister will head to Turkey to meet his American counterpart, continuing a series of diplomatic meetings aimed at rearranging political and economic relations in the region.