Syrian Interim President al-Sharaa Arrives in Saudi Arabia for First Foreign Visit Since Toppling Assad

Ahmed al-Sharaa, the interim president of Syria, has arrived in Saudi Arabia for his first international visit since the ousting of Bashar al-Assad. Al-Sharaa's visit is aimed at garnering support for his transitional government from the Saudi government. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met with al-Sharaa, and the two leaders discussed strengthening relations and how to lift international sanctions imposed on Syria.