Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa said his government aims to restore ties with the United States in the coming days but has not yet had any contact with the Trump administration, according to an interview with The Economist.

The meeting between the Turkish president and Syria's new leader will focus on Syria's post-conflict reconstruction, economic recovery and security issues.

Sharaa, Syria's interim President, recently expressed an intent to restore relations with the United States in the near future. However, he confirmed that there has been no communication with the Trump administration so far.

Sharaa visited the leader of Turkey, and told a magazine his government aims to restore ties with the United States in the coming days but has not yet had any contact with the Trump administration. This video contains graphic images.