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Trump hails "great conversation" with Sharaa as US backs Syria’s integration plan

27 January 2026 22:23 (UTC +04:00)

US President Donald Trump and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa held a high-level telephone exchange Monday, APA reports.

Speaking to reporters at the White House before departing for Iowa today, Trump described the dialogue as "very good," expressing satisfaction with the trajectory of US policy in the region. The president noted that Sharaa remains a "highly respected" leader in the context of the current transition, emphasizing that Washington is pleased with the ongoing security developments.

A primary focus of the discussion was the implementation of a recent agreement to integrate the SDF into official Syrian state institutions. Sharaa reaffirmed his commitment to the country’s territorial integrity and the preservation of its state structures as the transition period progresses.

The Syrian presidency released a statement following the call, noting that Sharaa emphasized the importance of unifying international efforts to prevent any resurgence of extremist groups, particularly Daesh. The leader stressed that the "New Syria" is adopting a cooperative approach with international parties based on mutual respect and shared interests.