Trump and Al-Sharaa Call for Stronger Efforts to Keep Syria United
In a notable diplomatic exchange, U.S. President Donald Trump and Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa spoke by phone on Monday, converging on a central principle: the need to preserve Syria’s territorial integrity and work toward its stability.
According to reports from Syrian state media, both leaders stressed the importance of maintaining a unified Syrian state. A key point of agreement was the specific emphasis on protecting the rights of the Kurdish people within the broader framework of Syria. This indicates a shared, though complex, priority to ensure minority protections while opposing any fragmentation of the country.
The conversation also reaffirmed a continued partnership in a longstanding mutual goal: the fight against the terrorist group Daesh (ISIS). Both presidents agreed to sustain cooperation in efforts to combat and neutralize the threat posed by the organization.
Beyond immediate security concerns, the discussion touched on shared aspirations for Syria’s future. President Trump and President Al-Sharaa expressed a common desire for the emergence of a “strong and unified Syria” capable of confronting regional and international challenges, highlighting the need to create conditions for the country to build a better future.
The call, which also covered other regional issues, represents a significant moment of aligned rhetoric between Washington and Damascus. It underscores a mutual, publicly stated interest in a cohesive Syrian state, even as the path to achieving that stability remains fraught with profound political and humanitarian challenges. The emphasis on Kurdish rights within Syria’s unity framework will be a critical point to watch as developments unfold.
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