Daijiworld Media Network- Damascus
Damascus, May 24: Syria has welcomed the recent decision by the Trump administration to ease sanctions imposed on the war-torn nation, hailing it as a "positive step" toward alleviating humanitarian and economic hardships.
In an official statement released by the Syrian Foreign Ministry on Saturday, Damascus expressed its readiness to cooperate with any country or entity willing to engage constructively, provided that there is no interference in Syria’s internal affairs.
The announcement came a day after the US State Department granted sweeping six-month exemptions from sanctions under the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act, a tough measure enacted by Congress in 2019 to isolate the Syrian regime and restrict postwar reconstruction efforts. The Treasury Department also suspended enforcement of sanctions against a broad array of Syrian individuals and institutions, including Syria’s central bank.
These sanctions had sought to block financial dealings with the Assad government, citing their backing of Iranian-backed militias, chemical weapons programs, and human rights abuses. The six-month waiver represents a significant, though cautious, pivot in US policy, allowing limited engagement but leaving uncertainty over long-term investment prospects due to the temporary nature of the relief.
During a recent visit to the region, President Trump reiterated his intention to roll back heavy sanctions to improve the chances of survival for the Syrian interim government.
The Syrian Foreign Ministry emphasized that dialogue and diplomacy remain the best paths forward to establish balanced relations that serve the interests of the Syrian people and enhance regional security and stability.
Looking ahead, Damascus sees reconstruction as the coming priority and aims to restore Syria’s natural status both regionally and internationally.
This development signals a possible thaw in relations and opens a tentative window for economic revival after more than a decade of devastating civil war.