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Former U.S. President Donald Trump has called on Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa to join the Abraham Accords, a series of peace agreements between Israel and several Arab nations. The White House confirmed the development, saying Trump made the appeal during a high-level diplomatic meeting.
Key Meeting with Middle Eastern Leaders
The conversation reportedly took place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where Trump met face-to-face with al-Sharaa. Also present at the meeting was Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan joined via video link, underscoring the international significance of the talks.
Sanctions Lifted Ahead of Proposal
The announcement comes just one day after the U.S. unexpectedly lifted all sanctions on Syria’s Islamist-led government. The timing has raised speculation about broader diplomatic strategies involving the Middle East peace process.
Trump's Vision for a United Middle East
In a separate statement, Trump described his long-standing vision of a more unified Middle East. He expressed hope that Saudi Arabia would eventually join the Abraham Accords, although he acknowledged that such a move would happen at Riyadh’s own pace.
“It’s always been my dream to see Saudi Arabia sign on,” Trump said. “But they’ll decide when the time is right.”
What Are the Abraham Accords?
The Abraham Accords, initially brokered by the Trump administration in 2020, are agreements that normalize relations between Israel and several Arab countries, including the UAE, Bahrain, Morocco, and Sudan. Bringing Syria into the fold would mark a major shift in regional politics, especially given Syria's historic tensions with Israel.
