U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order on Monday ending the U.S. sanctions programme on Syria, The White House confirmed.
In a statement posted on the official Rapid Response account of the Trump 47 White House on X, Trump said the United States is committed to supporting a Syria that is “stable, unified, and at peace with itself and its neighbours.”
“A united Syria that does not offer a safe haven for terrorist organisations and ensures the security of its religious and ethnic minorities will support regional security and prosperity,” he added.
Earlier, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters the move was designed to back Syria’s “path to stability and peace.”
Syrian officials quickly welcomed the decision. The country’s foreign minister posted on X that lifting sanctions “lifts obstacles” to economic recovery and “opens the door for long-awaited reconstruction and development.” He also said the move would help Syria reintegrate with the international community.
The executive order marks a significant shift in U.S. policy and follows months of diplomatic engagement between Washington and Damascus.
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