Archive · 22 Sep 2025
Syria's Al-Sharaa Calls for Sanction Relief at UN
The leader of Syria, President al-Sharaa, went to the UN in New York.
He wants the United States to stop the sanctions on Syria.
He thinks the sanctions are hurting the Syrian people and the economy.
He mentioned that they are also negotiating with Israel for a security agreement hoping it will bring peace, as well as considering how to incorporate the Kurdish parties.
This is the first time a Syrian leader has been at the UN since 1967.
Syrian President al-Sharaa called for the US to lift sanctions.
The call was made at the UN General Assembly in New York.
Al-Sharaa stated sanctions are viewed as measures against Syrians.
Talks with Israel regarding a security deal are ongoing.
The Syrian president also discussed the economy and a deal with Kurdish parties.
- Who
- Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa
- What
- Renewed call for US to lift sanctions
- When
- During UN General Assembly
- Where
- New York
- Why
- To build the Syrian economy
Syrian Perspective
US Perspective
Sanctions
Syrian Perspective
Sanctions imposed are unjustified and hurting Syrians
US Perspective
Sanctions remain as U.S. law, even if some were lifted.
- Key Player
- Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa
- Location
- New York, UN General Assembly
- Main Issue
- Call for US to lift sanctions
- US Sanction Law
- 2019 Caesar Act
- Other Activity
- Discussing security deal with Israel
Sources
Israeli prime minister says talks with Syria show progress but sides remain far apart
Israel making progress on Syria pact but deal still far off, Netanyahu says
Netanyahu Confirms Progress In Syria Talks, But Says Security Deal Still Far off