Damascus, Dec. 19 (SANA) President Ahmad al-Sharaa extended congratulations to the Syrian people following the complete lifting of sanctions on Syria, expressing gratitude to the U.S. President, members of Congress, and the nations that supported the Syrian people.
He affirmed that the era of rebuilding Syria has begun, with the goal of elevating the country to the highest ranks.
Speaking on Friday from Mount Qasioun via his account on platform (X), President al-Sharaa said: “Great Syrian people, peace be upon you. From the slopes of Mount Qasioun, I extend my congratulations and gratitude for the lifting of sanctions on Syria. Today marks the first day of a Syria free of sanctions, thanks to God Almighty, and to your efforts and patience over fourteen years.”
“Heartfelt thanks to all who sacrificed and endured during the blessed Syrian revolution, to those who inhaled chemical weapons, to those who migrated and left their homeland, to those who drowned in the seas, and to the blood of martyrs that nourished this sacred land. All of this has led us to this great victory, crowned by the complete lifting of restrictions on Syria,” he added.
President al-Sharaa continued: “Special thanks to U.S. President Donald Trump for responding to the call of the Syrian people, and to the members of Congress for recognizing the sacrifices of the Syrian people and answering their call to lift sanctions on Syria.”
“Thanks also go to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. I also extend deep gratitude to all Arab, Islamic, and European nations that supported the Syrian people during the years of war and stood by them in the final year to lift sanctions,” President al-Sharaa added.
He concluded: “Today is your day, great Syrian people. The time of suffering has passed, and the era of rebuilding has begun, God willing. Hand in hand, we will build this nation until we raise it to the highest ranks, by the will of God Almighty.”
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