The Trump administration on Friday began rolling back longstanding sanctions on Syria, marking the first formal steps toward re-engagement with the war-torn nation. The move follows President Donald Trump’s unexpected announcement earlier this month, signaling a new approach aimed at supporting the rebuilding of Syria after over a decade of civil war.
The US treasury department announced an array of relief to a number of individuals and entities, It issued General License 25, authorizing transactions with Syria’s interim government led by President Ahmed al-Sharaa, including dealings with the Syrian central bank and state-owned enterprises. This move effectively lifts many sanctions to facilitate economic recovery. “GL 25 will enable new investment and private sector activity consistent with the President’s America First strategy,” said a statement by the treasury.
The state department headed by Marco Rubio complimented the issuance by waiving the 2019 Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act (Caesar Act) for 180 days, “that will enable our foreign partners, allies, and the region to further unlock Syria’s potential, to make stability-driving investments, and advance Syria’s recovery and reconstruction efforts,” the statement said.
“Today’s actions represent the first step in delivering on the President’s vision of a new relationship between Syria and the United States. President Trump is providing the Syrian government with the chance to promote peace and stability,” Rubio said.
Rubio added that President Trump has made clear his expectation that relief will be followed by prompt action by the Syrian government on important policy priorities. As said by his treasury secretary Scott Bessent, “The President has made clear his expectation that relief will be followed by prompt action by the Syrian government on important policy priorities. Syria must also continue to work towards becoming a stable country that is at peace, and today’s actions will hopefully put the country on a path to a bright, prosperous, and stable future,”
Trump initially announced his intention to ease sanctions on Syria during a tour of the Middle East earlier this month, saying that lifting the restrictions would offer the war-ravaged nation “a chance at greatness” after years of economic isolation.
“It’s their time to shine. We’re taking them all off,” he declared while speaking in Riyadh.
Soon after, Trump held a meeting and handshake with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, who had only recently been delisted from the US government’s “specially designated global terrorist” registry.
The US has outlined specific conditions for Syria to meet for continued sanctions relief, including the removal of foreign militants, cooperation in counter-ISIS efforts, and the integration of US.-backed Kurdish forces.
In alignment with this policy shift, Tom Barrack, the US ambassador to Turkey and a longtime advisor to President Trump, has been appointed as the US Special Envoy for Syria. His role will be pivotal in coordinating efforts to support Syria's post-war reconstruction and in implementing the new strategy .
Syria's Foreign Ministry welcomed the US measures, describing them as a positive step towards humanitarian and economic development. The sanctions being lifted primarily targeted the former Assad regime, which was overthrown after a 14-year civil war .
The US treasury department announced an array of relief to a number of individuals and entities, It issued General License 25, authorizing transactions with Syria’s interim government led by President Ahmed al-Sharaa, including dealings with the Syrian central bank and state-owned enterprises. This move effectively lifts many sanctions to facilitate economic recovery. “GL 25 will enable new investment and private sector activity consistent with the President’s America First strategy,” said a statement by the treasury.
The state department headed by Marco Rubio complimented the issuance by waiving the 2019 Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act (Caesar Act) for 180 days, “that will enable our foreign partners, allies, and the region to further unlock Syria’s potential, to make stability-driving investments, and advance Syria’s recovery and reconstruction efforts,” the statement said.
“Today’s actions represent the first step in delivering on the President’s vision of a new relationship between Syria and the United States. President Trump is providing the Syrian government with the chance to promote peace and stability,” Rubio said.
Rubio added that President Trump has made clear his expectation that relief will be followed by prompt action by the Syrian government on important policy priorities. As said by his treasury secretary Scott Bessent, “The President has made clear his expectation that relief will be followed by prompt action by the Syrian government on important policy priorities. Syria must also continue to work towards becoming a stable country that is at peace, and today’s actions will hopefully put the country on a path to a bright, prosperous, and stable future,”
Trump initially announced his intention to ease sanctions on Syria during a tour of the Middle East earlier this month, saying that lifting the restrictions would offer the war-ravaged nation “a chance at greatness” after years of economic isolation.
“It’s their time to shine. We’re taking them all off,” he declared while speaking in Riyadh.
Soon after, Trump held a meeting and handshake with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, who had only recently been delisted from the US government’s “specially designated global terrorist” registry.
The US has outlined specific conditions for Syria to meet for continued sanctions relief, including the removal of foreign militants, cooperation in counter-ISIS efforts, and the integration of US.-backed Kurdish forces.
In alignment with this policy shift, Tom Barrack, the US ambassador to Turkey and a longtime advisor to President Trump, has been appointed as the US Special Envoy for Syria. His role will be pivotal in coordinating efforts to support Syria's post-war reconstruction and in implementing the new strategy .
Syria's Foreign Ministry welcomed the US measures, describing them as a positive step towards humanitarian and economic development. The sanctions being lifted primarily targeted the former Assad regime, which was overthrown after a 14-year civil war .
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