
Historic UN Visit: Syrian President Sharaa's Diplomatic Breakthrough
Published on: Sept. 22, 2025, 4:12 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa visited New York for the UN General Assembly, marking the first attendance by a Syrian leader since 1967. Previously a former al Qaeda leader, Sharaa achieved a diplomatic win by gaining recognition from Donald Trump, leading to eased U.S. sanctions on Syria.