Syrian President Abu Muhammad al-Jolani has arrived in Ankara a short time ago to attend the NATO summit, according to reports. The Zioneer earlier reported that he was expected to meet US President Donald Trump and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan during his visit.
Syrian President Abu Muhammad al-Jolani (also known as Ahmad al-Sharaa) has been identified as the leader who landed in Ankara earlier today to attend the NATO summit. The identification, which uses the name al-Jolani, was not included in earlier reports of the arrival.
The landing was first reported at 11:15 Jerusalem by Arab media, and was confirmed by Asaf Rozentzweig of N12. The Zioneer published the initial report at 11:15 Jerusalem, and updated it with the confirmation at the same time. A subsequent bulletin at 11:52 Jerusalem reiterated the details.
The summit is taking place amid tensions between the Trump administration and NATO allies over the US-Israeli war against Iran, as The Zioneer reported on Tuesday. The planned meeting with President Trump is seen as a key moment for the new Syrian leadership, which has been seeking international recognition.
The meetings with Trump and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan remain expected but have not yet been confirmed.
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- DevelopingTrump expected to meet Erdogan, Zelensky, and Syria's al-Jolani at NATO summit in Turkey
- DevelopingReport: Trump tells Erdogan he's coming to NATO summit in July just for him
- DevelopingErdogan says Trump's attendance at NATO Ankara summit important for alliance unity
- StrongTrump to meet Syrian President al-Sharaa in Turkey this week
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