Since 1967... The Syrian President is the first to participate in United Nations meetings.

Arabian Sea Newspaper - Special

**Arabian Gulf - Agencies:** **Syrian President Ahmed al-Share' has arrived in New York, in a visit described by the official news agency "SANA" as "historic," to participate in the meetings of the United Nations General Assembly.** **The Syrian agency indicated that with this step, al-Share' becomes the first Syrian president since 1967 to participate in these meetings, heading an official delegation that includes a number of ministers and officials.** **The agency quoted al-Share' praising the decision of US President Donald Trump to lift sanctions on Syria, describing it as "swift, courageous, and historic," and reflecting the recognition that Syria must be safe, stable, and unified, adding that this is in the interest of all countries of the world, not just Syria.** **Al-Share' achieved a major diplomatic victory in May when he received recognition from US President Donald Trump at a meeting in Riyadh.** **The United States later lifted most of the sanctions imposed on Syria, and the Trump administration expressed its support for al-Share's efforts to unite and stabilize the country.** **Al-Share' is expected to deliver his first speech to the General Assembly, which opens its eightieth session on Tuesday.**