Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa arrived in the United States on Saturday, ahead of a historic meeting with his US counterpart, Donald Trump.

This marks the first time a Syrian president has visited the White House in at least 80 years.

The meeting is of particular importance considering the US’s power in removing sanctions, something Syria badly needs to kick-start its economy.

What will be on the agenda when the two leaders meet? Read on to find out.

What is this trip about for Syria?

For Syria, it is likely about making moves to finally repeal the Caesar Act, a series of sanctions the US applied to Syria in 2019, during the rule of former President Bashar al-Assad, who was overthrown by a lightning offensive led by al-Sharaa in December last year.

While the Trump administration ga

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