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Syrian Interior Minister, Mr. Anas Khatab, expressed his gratitude to all parties that contributed to lifting the sanctions imposed on Syria, considering this step will effectively alleviate the suffering of the citizens.
The Muslim World League welcomed the European Union's decision to lift all economic sanctions imposed on the Syrian Arab Republic, considering it a positive step that supports the country's journey towards stability and development.
Bahrain welcomed the European Union's decision to lift economic sanctions on Syria, describing it as a "positive step in the journey of building the modern Syrian state and achieving the aspirations of its sisterly people towards stability and prosperity."
Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, the Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, emphasized the urgent need to lift the American sanctions on Syria, pointing out that this is a vital step to support its stability.
The European Union has officially agreed to lift the economic sanctions imposed on Syria, as reported by the AFP news agency and German media.
The spokesperson for the US Department of State, Michael Mitchell, announced that President Donald Trump will issue executive orders to lift sanctions on Syria after completing necessary legal procedures.
The American-Turkish working group is discussing in a meeting hosted in Washington tomorrow the mechanism for lifting American sanctions on Syria, in addition to ensuring security, stability, preserving its territorial integrity and safety, and other issues.
The Jordanian Cabinet approved on Sunday, May 18, the general framework for establishing a higher coordination council between Jordan and Syria, to be chaired by the foreign ministers of both countries, with the aim of setting a common agenda and enhancing cooperation.
Edem and Sorno, the Director of Operations and Advocacy at the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), confirmed that lifting sanctions on Syria has given hope to the Syrian people, especially those returning to their homes.
Japan has announced that it is considering lifting the sanctions imposed on Syria by the end of this current month of May, in a move that aligns with the recent decisions of the United States and the European Union to ease economic restrictions on Damascus.
CNN quoted an official in the administration of the US President Donald Trump as saying that the US Treasury Department is preparing to issue "general licenses" that include vital sectors in the Syrian economy.
The insurance regulatory authority announced that lifting economic sanctions on Syria represents a significant turning point for the insurance sector after years of isolation from global financial markets.