US President Donald Trump's announcement to lift sanctions on Syria, at the request of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, has been met with widespread welcome.
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani on Tuesday described the US president's decision as a "pivotal turning point" for Syria.
In statements carried by the official Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA), al-Shaibani welcomed "President Donald Trump's recent statements regarding the lifting of sanctions imposed on Syria," adding, "This development represents a pivotal turning point for the Syrian people as we move toward a future of stability, self-sufficiency, and true reconstruction after years of devastating war."
He also emphasized that Saudi diplomacy has proven to be a voice of reason and wisdom in the region, thanking its efforts in supporting efforts to lift sanctions.
He announced that a new page in Syria's future will be opened thanks to the positions of its brothers, led by Saudi Arabia, he said.
The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) thanked the US president for lifting the sanctions.
Jordan also welcomed Trump's announcement from Riyadh to lift sanctions on Syria.
For his part, the Lebanese President thanked the Saudi Crown Prince, welcoming Trump's announcement from Riyadh to lift sanctions on Syria.
US President Donald Trump lifted sanctions on Syria in response to a request from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Trump said on Tuesday from Riyadh that he decided to lift sanctions on Syria after discussing the matter with the Saudi Crown Prince.
He added that the decision to lift sanctions on Syria was to give Syrians a new opportunity.
He also addressed the Syrians, saying, "Let us see something special for your future," noting that the United States has taken the first step towards normalizing relations with Syria, after a period of great misery.
He announced that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet with his Syrian counterpart soon.
He also noted that there is a new government in Syria that hopes to succeed in achieving stability.
A Key Step for Economic Recovery
Since assuming power following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad's regime, the new authorities in Damascus have called on the international community to lift sanctions imposed on key sectors and institutions in the country since the outbreak of the conflict in 2011. They considered this a key step for economic recovery and the beginning of the reconstruction phase.
Some parties, including the United States and the European Union, have eased some sanctions and made further steps conditional on testing the Syrian authorities' performance in several areas, such as combating "terrorism" and protecting human and minority rights.
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