As the nation's first leader to visit Washington formally, Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani stated Sunday that al-Sharaa will talk about counterterrorism, reconstruction, and easing the lingering sanctions.
“When the president was in the Middle East, he made the historic decision to lift sanctions on Syria to give them a real chance at peace and I think the administration, we’ve seen good progress on that front under their new leadership,” she said.
Al-Sharaa was traveling to Washington "hopefully" to sign a deal to join the global coalition against ISIS, according to US envoy to Syria Tom Barrack on Saturday.
It will be al-Sharaa's second journey to the United States, despite the fact that this will be his first visit to Washington. In September, he made history by becoming the first Syrian president to address the UN General Assembly in New York.
Trump met al-Sharaa for the first time in Riyadh in May during a historic visit that resulted in the US leader promising to withdraw economic sanctions on Syria. Al-Sharaa led armed opposition forces who overthrew longstanding tyrant Bashar al-Assad late last year.
How might lifting sanctions affect Syria's reconstruction plans?
Easing the re-establishment of Syria’s banking sector and access to transnational fiscal systems, which is critical for funding reconstruction systems. Stimulating profitable sectors similar as husbandry, oil painting, real estate, and tourism through foreign hookups and investment.
Lifting restrictions could incentivize Syrian deportees to return home if political stability and profitable openings ameliorate. Transnational support from Gulf countries and the World Bank is beginning, with original finances committed to structure and energy systems.
Still, deep-rooted problems persist, including the destruction of structure, philanthropic heads, corruption, and fractured governance, which could hinder reconstruction despite permission relief. The estimated fiscal cost of rebuilding Syria ranges from $216 billion to over $400 billion and will bear sustained transnational cooperation and political agreement.