President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he plans to lift sanctions against Syria after the collapse of Assad’s regime.
In his remarks at the Saudi Arabian Investment Forum, Trump said he made the decision after discussing with Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Turkish President Recept Tayyip Erdogan, CNN said on its website.
“Syria, they have a share of tragedy, war and murder over the years, so my administration is already taking the first step to restore normal relations between the United States and Syria for the first time in over a decade,” he said.
The Assad administration fell during the Biden administration in December, and the new Syrian administration wanted Trump to consider lifting sanctions on the country’s punishment.
“Sansions were brutal and crippling, and nevertheless served as an important – truly important function. But now it’s time to shine,” he added. So I say, “Good luck, Syria.” Show me something very special. ”
Trump expressed his hope that the country’s new government will “successfully stabilize the country in order to maintain peace.”
Syrian new president, Ahmad al-Shara, founded an extremist group previously known as Jabat al-Nusra (the English word “victory front”), and pledged loyalty to al-Qaeda. However, in 2016, he left the terrorist group, according to the U.S. Navy Analysis Center.
Trump is expected to unofficially greet Alshara in Riyadh on Wednesday, White House officials confirmed earlier on Tuesday.