Syria, US sanctions
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Donald Trump has made the historic announcement of lifting years-long sanctions on Syria during his West Asia visit. This move could bring major changes to the lives of the people residing in the war-torn country.
US President Donald Trump's decision to lift sanctions on Syria could stabilize Syria on many levels. Syria's Foreign Ministry called the announcement a "pivotal turning point" and a "vital opportunity for Syria to pursue stability,
But the country must also modernise monetary policy, rewire banking and reconnect with global markets, argues Abdulkader Husrieh
Turkish companies and banks will benefit from a lifting of U.S. sanctions on Syria, Onur Genc, chief executive officer of financial group BBVA said on Wednesday.
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa backed normalisation with Israel in the future, after the two leaders met as Washington lifted sanctions on Syria.