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Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 23Syria's Al-Sharaa May Visit Turkey for July 7-8 NATO Summit Talks
3 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 23Summary
- Ahmed Al-Sharaa is expected in Ankara around the July 7-8 NATO summit that Turkey is hosting, according to people familiar with the plans.
- The visit would put Syria's president on the sidelines of a high-profile alliance gathering for talks with Turkish officials.
- Al-Sharaa, a former al-Qaeda commander, would be making the trip as Turkey prepares to welcome NATO leaders next month.
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Can a former al-Qaeda commander truly become a reliable Western ally, or is this a high-stakes gamble for regional stability? With Syria poised as a new energy hub, how will this US-backed corridor reshape the Middle East's geopolitical and economic map? As Damascus courts world leaders, what is the true progress on justice and aid for millions of Syrians still facing a humanitarian crisis?