U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a decision to suspend sanctions imposed on Syria under the “Caesar Act,” aiming to support the country’s efforts to rebuild its economy, restore ties with international partners, and promote prosperity and peace for all its citizens.
“The Department of State continues to carry out President Donald Trump’s pledge to give the Syrian people a chance to achieve lasting peace and prosperity. Today, we issued a decision to suspend mandatory sanctions under the Caesar Act, based on the measures taken by the Syrian government following the fall of the Assad regime.” Rubio said in a statement published on the State Department’s website on Monday.
Rubio noted that the State Department, in cooperation with the Departments of Treasury and Commerce, issued a clarifying statement outlining for both the public and private sectors the details of sanctions relief and export controls provided by the U.S. government so far. The statement also specifies which activities are permitted and which remain prohibited in dealings with Syria.
MHD Ibrahim
