US EditionErdogan tells Sharaa Turkey welcomes lifting of Syria sanctions
- On May 24, 2025, Syrian interim leader Ahmed al-Sharaa held a private meeting with Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Istanbul.
- The meeting came one day after the US and European Union decided to lift sanctions on Syria to support reconstruction after years of civil conflict.
- The two leaders and senior officials held a 90-minute closed-door meeting at Dolmabahce Palace, addressing mutual issues including regional stability and cooperation.
- The US Treasury issued general license GL25 authorizing transactions with the interim Syrian government, central bank, and state enterprises, effectively lifting sanctions, the Treasury said.
- Turkey welcomed the sanctions lifting and reaffirmed its stance against Israeli actions in Syrian territory, while Syria expressed intent to cooperate with other countries under mutual respect and non-interference.
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A Surprise Meeting in Istanbul: What Did Sharaa and Erdoğan Discuss? - The Syrian Observer
In a surprise, unannounced visit, Syria’s transitional president Ahmad al-Sharaa met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Saturday in a high-level meeting at the Dolmabahçe Palace in Istanbul. Erdoğan received Sharaa with official honors, marking a significant moment in Syrian-Turkish relations following the recent lifting of U.S. sanctions on Syria. The visit comes just days after the United States granted Syria a comprehensive sancti…
Erdogan tells Sharaa Turkey welcomes lifting of Syria sanctions
President Tayyip Erdogan told Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa during talks in Istanbul on Saturday that Turkey welcomed the U.S. and EU decisions to lift sanctions on Syria, the Turkish leader's office said.
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