The United States will fully lift sanctions on Syria!!
On May 14, 2025, President Trump announced at the Saudi-U.S. Investment Forum held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, that the U.S. will fully lift all sanctions against Syria. This decision marks a significant shift in U.S. policy towards Syria, aimed at supporting Syria's return to the international community and promoting its post-war reconstruction.
Key Information
Decision Background
Trump made the decision after discussions with Saudi Crown Prince and Turkish President Erdogan, both of whom supported lifting the sanctions.
U.S. Secretary of State Rubio will meet with Syria's foreign affairs chief Shibani this week to further promote the normalization of relations.
Syria's Response
Syria's foreign affairs chief Shibani welcomed the move, calling it a "turning point in reconstruction efforts," and expressed willingness to establish a relationship with the U.S. based on "mutual respect and common interests."
The Syrian Arab News Agency reported that lifting sanctions would help alleviate economic hardships and accelerate post-war recovery.
International Reaction
The spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General welcomed this news.
Russia had previously criticized the sanctions for "harming the Syrian people" and called for their unconditional lifting.
Follow-up Actions
Trump plans to meet with Syria's new leader Shala in Saudi Arabia on May 14.
The U.S. needs to go through legal procedures to revoke Syria's designation as a "state sponsoring terrorism" and waive related sanctions.
Impact Analysis
Economic Aspect: Syria will re-enter the global energy and financial systems, potentially attracting international reconstruction investments.
Geopolitical: This move may ease U.S.-Syria relations, but the new Syrian government's links to extremist organizations (such as HTS) remain a point of contention.
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