A historic meeting in Riyadh between Trump, Al-Sharif, and the Saudi Crown Prince with the participation of Erdogan.

Today, Wednesday, May 14, witnessed an unprecedented quadrilateral meeting in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, bringing together Syrian President Ahmed Al-Shar'a, U.S. President Donald Trump, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan participating via video technology.

The meeting was described as "historic" and could be a significant turning point for Syria's political and economic future after years of war and isolation.

This meeting, the first of its kind in decades between a Syrian president and his American counterpart, is part of efforts to rebuild bilateral relations and open up avenues of cooperation between the two countries.

Turkish President Erdogan stated after the meeting that "lifting sanctions on Syria is a significant historic step that opens the door to a new phase of cooperation between Syria and the United States," noting that this decision "represents a positive shift and enhances the region's stability opportunities."

Erdogan also suggested that lifting sanctions could be a "model for other countries that imposed sanctions on Damascus," reaffirming Turkey's support for the Syrian government in "its war against terrorist organizations, particularly ISIS," and emphasizing Ankara's commitment to continue supporting Damascus in this regard.

High-ranking Syrian sources reported on Tuesday evening the arrival of President Al-Shar'a in Saudi Arabia in preparation for the anticipated meeting, while the White House later confirmed that Trump would meet his Syrian counterpart in Riyadh, as reported by the Associated Press.

The agency quoted a statement from the White House saying: "The President has agreed to greet the Syrian President while he is in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia tomorrow."

According to Syrian diplomatic sources speaking to "The National" newspaper on condition of anonymity, Saudi Arabia proposed a "45-minute session" between Trump and Al-Shar'a, with the U.S. President agreeing to give his Syrian counterpart "time to listen."

Another official indicated that Riyadh "took the initiative to mediate between the United States and Syria," noting that the results of the meeting, if held, "will depend on the Saudis."