Syria welcomes Trump’s remarks on lifting sanctions

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shibani has welcomed recent comments by US President Donald Trump about lifting sanctions previously imposed on Syria.

In remarks published by the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA), Al-Shibani said: “We welcome President Donald Trump’s recent statements about lifting the sanctions that were imposed on Syria in response to the heinous war crimes committed by the Assad regime.”

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He described the shift as a major development: “This marks a pivotal turning point for the Syrian people as we move toward a future of stability, self-sufficiency, and real reconstruction after years of devastating war.”

Al-Shibani also signaled Syria’s openness to rebuilding ties with the US, saying: “We view this announcement very positively and are ready to build a relationship with the United States based on mutual respect, trust, and shared interests.”

He added that Trump now has a historic opportunity to reshape US policy in the region. “President Trump has a chance to achieve a historic peace agreement and a real win for American interests in Syria. He has already done more for the Syrian people than his predecessors, who allowed war criminals to cross red lines and commit inhumane atrocities.”

Al-Shibani also expressed gratitude to Saudi Arabia for supporting efforts to lift sanctions. In a post on his official X account, he thanked the Saudi leadership, government, and people for their “sincere efforts” and said the move represents “a victory for justice and a reaffirmation of Arab unity.”

أتقدم بجزيل الشكر والتقدير للمملكة العربية السعودية قيادةً وحكومةً وشعباً، على الجهود الصادقة التي بذلتها في دعم مساعي رفع العقوبات الجائرة عن سوريا. هذه الخطوة تمثل انتصاراً للحق وتأكيداً على وحدة الصف العربي.

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— أسعد حسن الشيباني (@AsaadHShaibani) May 13, 2025