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The UN Security Council approved to a US resolution to lift sanctions on President Ahmed al-Sharaa of Syria before his presidential meeting the following week.

He was appointed transitional president subsequent to commanding a rebel offensive that drove out the previous leader in the final month of 2024, ending 13 years of domestic strife.

America's diplomat to the UN Mike Waltz stated the United Nations delivered "an emphatic political statement" that affirmed Syria's transition into "a fresh chapter" following Assad's ouster.

Sharaa was under UN sanctions in his role as head of the religious organization Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), which was formerly linked to the terrorist network. Washington eliminated HTS from a list of international terrorist organizations during July.

Further Restrictions Lifted

Furthermore, global sanctions were ended on restrictions targeting Syria's Interior Minister the interior minister.

The nation's top diplomat expressed satisfaction with the elimination of the sanctions, stating online: "Syrian officials convey thanks to Washington and to friendly nations for backing the Syrian nation and citizens."

Upcoming White House Meeting

Sharaa's White House visit this coming Monday occurs subsequent to US President Donald Trump said the Syrian leader had made "good progress" towards bringing peace to the war-torn country.

The two leaders convened initially during May, while the American president was in Saudi Arabia during a visit to the Middle East.

Following that encounter, Trump portrayed the Syrian as a "strong individual" having a "formative history".

The HTS organization he led served as al-Qaeda's branch inside the country before he cut connections back in 2016.

Prior United States Journey

Monday's visit is not his initial visit to America during this period. In September, he made history as the pioneering Middle Eastern head of state to present to the United Nations gathering at UN headquarters after approximately sixty years.

Throughout his presentation, he declared the nation was "regaining its deserved status among the nations of the world" and demonstrated unity with Palestinian citizens in Gaza.

• President Sharaa presents to international community for first time after nearly six decades
• The presidential discussion with the Syrian leader, once considered impossible, elevates national expectations