Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa held a phone call with US President Donald Trump, SANA news agency reports.

During the call, the two presidents stressed the importance of preserving Syria’s territorial unity and independence, and supporting all efforts aimed at achieving stability.

Both sides underlined the need to guarantee the rights and protection of the Kurdish people within the framework of the Syrian state.

The two leaders also agreed to continue cooperation in combating ISIS.

They voiced a shared aspiration to see a strong and unified Syria capable of confronting regional and international challenges.

The call also addressed a number of regional issues, with emphasis on the importance of giving Syria a new opportunity to move toward a better future.