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Syrian President makes country's first international Visa transaction
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa made the country's first Visa card payment in Damascus, marking a significant step toward reconnecting Syria with the global financial system after years of sanctions removal.
Visa successfully tested a live international card transaction in Syria, collaborating with the Central Bank of Syria, Fransabank, and Paymera to enhance digital payment capabilities.
The United States removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, ending a designation held since 1979 and signaling sanctions relief.
US officials described the removal as an opportunity to restart relations and boost Syria's economic recovery by removing barriers to investment.
Ahmed Shara (Jolani), the head of the jihadist regime in Syria, made an electronic payment with a Visa card at a restaurant in Damascus. Visa announced that a live international card transaction had been successfully tested in the country, marking a new step in Syria's process of reconnecting with the global financial system.