President Donald Trump departed Saudi Arabia Wednesday after a high-profile visit marked by a historic meeting with Syria’s interim leader Ahmad al-Sharaa. Trump met al-Sharaa—once linked to Islamist groups—amid shifting global sentiment toward Syria’s post-war recovery.

Trump’s decision to lift U.S. sanctions on Syria, announced during the visit, was praised by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Turkish President Erdogan. Trump urged Syria to join the Abraham Accords and normalize ties with Israel.

The trip, part of a larger Middle East tour, also featured meetings with tech leaders and regional investment talks. Trump’s gesture of friendship with bin Salman, who accompanied him to Air Force One, capped a visit rich in symbolism and diplomatic outreach.

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