US Lifts Key Syria Sanctions, Türkiye Calls for Global Rebuilding Effort

The United States has permanently removed a major set of sanctions on Syria. The move targets restrictions known as the "Caesar Act" sanctions. Türkiye welcomed the US decision. A spokesperson for the Turkish Foreign Ministry said the country hopes it will lead to more international cooperation. "We hope that this step will further encourage international cooperation for Syria’s reconstruction and development," the spokesperson stated. The Caesar Act sanctions were first imposed by the US in 2019. They were designed to pressure the Syrian government by restricting foreign business dealings with Syria. The US Treasury Department stated the lifting of these sanctions is part of a broader shift in its Syria policy. The decision is seen as a significant step. It could open the way for increased investment and aid for Syria's recovery after years of conflict.