Trump, Sharaa hold phone call, discuss lifting sanctions, importance of 'prioritizing diplomacy'

<img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_720,w_1280/682320' alt='Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa addresses the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at the UN headquarters in New York, US, September 24, 2025. (photo credit: REUTERS/JEENAH MOON)' title='Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa addresses the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at the UN headquarters in New York, US, September 24, 2025. (photo credit: REUTERS/JEENAH MOON)' /><br />During the call, Sharaa said lifting the remaining US sanctions on Syria was an essential step toward reviving the Syrian economy and attracting investment, the statement said.<br />