President Donald Trump's Visit to Riyadh and Announcement on Syria Sanctions

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
President Donald Trump visited Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and praised the government's effort to produce peace in the region. He announced dropping sanctions against Syria and meeting with the nation’s new president Ahmed al-Shaara. Al-Shaara had a terrorist bounty on his head and campaigned for a relationship with the U.S. and sanctions relief.

Key Points

  • Trump praised Saudi Arabia's efforts for peace in the region
  • Sanctions against Syria to be dropped to give them a chance at greatness
  • Al-Shaara campaigned for relationship with the U.S. and sanctions relief

Pros

  • Potential for peace and stability in Syria
  • Normalization of relations between the United States and Syria

Cons

  • Controversy surrounding the lifting of sanctions against Syria
  • Al-Shaara's past affiliation with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham