Media: Trump to hold talks with Syrian leader during Saudi visit

US President Donald Trump is set to meet with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa during his forthcoming visit to Saudi Arabia in mid-May.

The meeting has reportedly been arranged through the direct mediation of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Caliber.Az reports, citing i24NEWS.

Earlier this week, the White House confirmed that Trump would travel to Saudi Arabia and other parts of the Middle East next month. However, details regarding the itinerary remain forthcoming.

“The president will be heading to Saudi Arabia in May. As for specific dates and details, we will be reading those out to you as soon as we possibly can,” said White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.

The trip to the Kingdom will be the first foreign trip of Trump’s second term as president.

Regarding a potential ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, Leavitt said that Trump “has made it clear that’s what he wants to see” and “his team remains engaged on it every day.”

Saudi Arabia has hosted talks involving the US and Russia, and the US and Ukraine as Trump facilitates moves toward a ceasefire.

By Aghakazim Guliyev