Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa has made history by attending the UN General Assembly, the first Syrian leader to do so in nearly 60 years. He arrived in New York with a large delegation, marking a significant step in the normalization of his government after his rise to power.

This visit follows a meeting with US President Donald Trump, where Trump lifted sanctions on Syria and expressed interest in rebuilding relations. Al-Sharaa's government faces challenges, including internal strife and Israeli incursions. He hopes to have further discussions with Trump about mutual interests during his visit.

Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/9/22/president-al-sharaa-is-first-syrian-leader-to-visit-unga-in-six-decades