This article discusses the renewed hope among Syrians following President Trump's announcement about the potential lifting of US sanctions after 45 years of isolation. The Foreign Ministry of Syria views this announcement as a pivotal turning point for national reconstruction and economic recovery. However, uncertainties loom around conditions for the sanctions relief. EU officials are considering further easing sanctions, while experts suggest that any positive change might unfold gradually, dependent on the security situation in Syria and the effectiveness of subsequent actions from the US administration.
"It's their time to shine. We're taking them all off," Trump announced in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday during his three-day visit to several Gulf states.
Syria's Foreign Ministry called the announcement a 'pivotal turning point' and a 'vital opportunity for Syria to pursue stability, self-sufficiency and meaningful national reconstruction, led by and for the Syrian people.'
"We still need to see whether Trump's words translate into action given the wide range of measures imposed on the country," Julien Barnes-Dacey, director of the Middle East and North Africa program at ECFR, told DW.
"This could be a process that takes longer than many Syrians would like," he said. "Still, if key US measures can be lifted, and this is tied to a stabilization of the security environment on the ground..."
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