U.S. President Donald Trump declares intention to remove economic sanctions against Syria during Riyadh investment forum.
U.S. President
Donald Trump has announced plans to lift all sanctions imposed on Syria, stating that while these sanctions played a significant role previously, it is now time for the country to progress.
This declaration was made during the Saudi-American investment forum held in Riyadh on Tuesday.
Trump conveyed his intentions by saying, 'I will order the lifting of sanctions on Syria to give it a chance to shine.' He emphasized, 'It is time for it to shine.
We will stop all sanctions.
Good luck, Syria; show us something truly remarkable.' This statement marks a notable shift in U.S. policy towards Syria and has drawn attention to the implications such a move could have on the region and beyond.