US removes Syria off its list of state sponsors of terrorism
The move lifts remaining terrorism-related financial and trade restrictions and could help unlock investment after nearly 14 years of war.
- On Monday, Washington completed the formal delisting of Syria as a state sponsor of terrorism following a 45-day congressional review period that ended on Saturday.
- Following the December 2024 collapse of the former regime, Syrian President Ahmed prioritized reintegrating Syria into the international community, making removal of the terrorism designation a primary goal.
- Vittorio Maresca, sanctions lead analyst for Karam Shaar Advisory, noted the move reduces legal risks for banks and opens channels for reconstruction; the World Bank recently approved a $100m grant for financial sector modernisation.
- Ibrahim Kochaji, a Syrian banking and economic expert, called the lifting of sanctions "a pivotal moment in the trajectory of the national economy" but said it was "not an immediate remedy" for deep struggles.
- With almost 90 percent of the population living below the poverty line, experts stress that long-term recovery requires "a long path of reforms and measures" to regain investor confidence and ensure sustainable growth for people.
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Egypt welcomes America's decision to remove Syria from state sponsors of terrorism
Egypt welcomed the US’s decision to remove Syria from the list of state sponsors of terrorism. This step will contribute towards supporting efforts to achieve stability in Syria, enhance opportunities for economic recovery and reconstruction, and create favorable conditions for Syria to resume its role in its Arab and international environment. In a statement issued by Foreign Ministry on Tuesday, Egypt called for continued support for the Syria…
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US removes Syria off its list of state sponsors of terrorism
Turkey has welcomed a US decision to remove Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism. The move rescinds a decades-old designation which came with severe economic consequences for Damascus. Corresponding sanctions relief for Syria have also been announced.
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