Once imprisoned by US troops as an insurgent with al-Qaeda links, Syria's new President meets Trump

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday met Syria's interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa in Saudi Arabia, the first encounter between the two nations' leaders in 25 years. The meeting is likely to mark a turning point for Syria as it struggles to emerge from decades of international isolation. Trump praised al-Sharaa to reporters after the meeting on Air Force One, saying he was a “young, attractive guy. Tough guy. Strong past. Very strong past. Fighter.”

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