Norway welcomes US President’s announcement lifting sanctions on Syria

Oslo-SANA-Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide welcomed US President Donald Trump’s announcement to lift sanctions on Syria.

“I welcome US President Donald Trump’s announcement to lift sanctions on Syria, and Norway has demanded the same regarding European sanctions.” The Norwegian minister tweeted.

Eide added: “The government of President Ahmad al-Sharaa must be given the opportunity to demonstrate its ability to unify Syria,” noting that Norway will remain a vigilant and supportive partner in the process of rebuilding Syria.

MHD Ibrahim