Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa holds a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump, according to a statement from the Syrian presidency reported by multiple outlets. The two leaders discuss ways to support the Syrian economy and review the latest regional developments. During the call, al-Sharaa says lifting the remaining U.S. sanctions on Syria is an essential step to revive the Syrian economy and attract investment, the statement says. The coverage also notes that the United States has dismantled most of its Syria sanctions regime, while some sanctions still remain in place. Daily Sabah adds that the conversation includes broader aspects of reconstruction and economic recovery.
The reports present the call as focused on economic relief and regional issues, with al-Sharaa’s main message centered on sanctions. The outlets do not provide additional details on specific sanctions, timelines, or any concrete U.S. commitments during the call, beyond discussing the possibility of lifting remaining measures.
