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US President Donald Trump and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa held a high-level telephone exchange Monday.
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.
The conversation follows a period of significant volatility in northern Syria, Following the recent significant gains made by government forces against the YPG terrorist organization. The engagement appears aimed at stabilizing a fragile ceasefire and ensuring that the transition toward a unified state remains on track.
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.
Trump reportedly welcomed the extended ceasefire between Damascus and the YPG, characterizing the move as a vital step toward ending the protracted internal conflict. The integration of military and security personnel from the military group into the Syrian Ministries of Defense and Interior remains a cornerstone of the US-brokered stabilization plan.
Beyond security coordination, the talks delved into the urgent need for Syria’s economic rehabilitation. Trump signaled Washington’s readiness to support the reconstruction of the war-torn nation by encouraging private investment and fostering a "capital-friendly" environment.
The discussions occur against the backdrop of significant shifts in US legislative policy, including moves to repeal the Caesar Act, which has long hindered Syria’s economic recovery. Trump reiterated that Syrian economic stability is a fundamental pillar for broader Middle East security.
For the Sharaa government, attracting foreign capital is essential to addressing the estimated $200 billion needed for reconstruction. Damascus has framed its new "active diplomacy" as a mechanism to settle regional disputes through dialogue rather than military escalation, a stance Trump reportedly endorsed during the call.
The White House’s diplomatic push has prompted a remarkably swift realignment on Capitol Hill, most notably from Senator Lindsey Graham. Earlier on Tuesday, the South Carolina Republican warned of a "bloodbath" in northeast Syria.
Following a series of high-level consultations with the President and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Graham has pivoted from dire warnings to public optimism. In a social media statement, the Senator lauded the administration's "hands-on" efforts, declaring that stability appears to have replaced the inherited chaos.
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