EDITORIAL. As he welcomes Syrian interim President Ahmed Al-Charaa on Monday, Donald Trump's commitment to a transition that is equal to the enormous challenges facing Syria should be applauded. However, for this transition to succeed, the new government in Damascus also needs the drastic sanctions imposed on it to be lifted as soon as possible.

The Syrian leader will meet the US President at the White House on Monday for security talks.

Ahmed al-Sharaa is expected to push for full lifting of remaining sanctions imposed during 13-year civil war