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US plans to remove Syria from terror sponsor list

From Berlingske · () Danish

Translated from Danish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The US State Department has formally notified Congress of its intent to remove Syria from a list of state sponsors of terrorism.
  • This designation has been in place for decades, hindering investments and imposing restrictions on aid, exports, and financial transactions.
  • The removal, expected to take effect in 45 days unless blocked by Congress, aims to facilitate trade, investment, and reconstruction in Syria.

The United States is moving to remove Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, a designation that has been in place for decades and significantly hampered the war-torn nation's ability to attract investment and engage in international commerce.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio formally notified Congress of the decision on Wednesday, according to the news agency AFP. This move follows a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa during a NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey.

The designation as a terror-supporting state has imposed numerous restrictions on Syria, impacting U.S. development aid, defense exports, and certain financial transactions. Its removal is expected to open avenues for international trade and investment, offering Syria a chance to rebuild and begin a new chapter for its people.

"The lifting of sanctions against Syria will open up international trade and investment, give Syria a chance to rebuild and open a new chapter for the Syrian people," Rubio said in a statement, as reported by AFP. The change is set to take effect in 45 days, a period during which U.S. lawmakers in Congress could potentially block the decision, though such an outcome is considered unlikely.

The lifting of sanctions against Syria will open up international trade and investment, give Syria a chance to rebuild and open a new chapter for the Syrian people.

— Marco RubioThe Secretary of State's statement on the intended removal of Syria from the terror sponsor list.
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Originally published by Berlingske in Danish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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