Syrian President Praises Trump's Move to Delist Syria from Terrorism List

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has lauded former U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to remove Syria from the U.S. list of state sponsors of terrorism. Speaking to Al Jazeera, al-Sharaa emphasized that such a move is crucial for the war-torn country's recovery.

Al-Sharaa articulated that the impact of lifting U.S. economic sanctions would be significantly limited unless Syria is also delisted as a state sponsor of terrorism. He views the designation as an outdated measure that continues to impede Syria's ability to rebuild and recover from years of conflict.

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lifting US economic sanctions alone would have limited impact unless Syria is also removed from the US list of state sponsors of terrorism.

The Syrian president's comments highlight the ongoing challenges faced by the country in its post-conflict reconstruction. The removal from the terrorism list, if fully implemented and coupled with eased sanctions, could potentially open avenues for international aid and investment, which are vital for Syria's economic and social recovery.

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the designation was outdated and restricts the country’s recovery.