US EditionPakistan welcomes US decision to lift sanctions on Syria, calls it ‘pivotal step towards regional stability’
- The United States lifted all sanctions on Syria in May 2025 following President Donald Trump's meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa during his Gulf tour.
- This decision came after al-Sharaa's unexpected triumph against Bashar al-Assad's forces following a 13-year civil conflict and was made in coordination with key regional figures, including the heir to the Saudi throne.
- The sanctions, imposed since 2004 and expanded after 2011, had prohibited most US-Syria trade and froze assets, with a $10 million US bounty previously placed on al-Sharaa, who reportedly left al-Qaeda years ago.
- Pakistan’s Foreign Office welcomed the US decision to lift sanctions on Syria, describing it as an important development for promoting stability in the region, and expressed optimism that the easing of restrictions will aid Syria’s economic growth and the restoration of critical services.
- The US shift marks a major foreign policy change aiming to reorient Syria away from Russia and Iran, while concerns remain about al-Sharaa's past affiliations and potential regional backlash.
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