Syrian President Ahmad al Sharaa met members of the Syrian community in the US on Tuesday at the start of his visit to New York to participate in the 81st session of the UN General Assembly, according to the presidency.

The meeting was attended by Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al Shaibani, Emergency and Disaster Management Minister Raed al Saleh and several other officials.

During the meeting, al Sharaa reviewed the latest developments in Syria, achievements made during the previous period, and the country’s reconstruction and recovery process. He also listened to comments and proposals from participants on a range of issues.

Al Sharaa stressed the important role played by the Syrian community in the US in strengthening and advancing relations between Damascus and Washington.