President Trump declared the end of longstanding U.S. sanctions on Syria during his visit to Riyadh, viewed as a move to bolster economic prospects post-Assad regime. The announcement received applause from attendees and is linked to a strategic relationship with Saudi Arabia, as evidenced by a significant investment deal. The lifting of sanctions has stirred debates among human rights advocates regarding the actual effectiveness of sanctions in achieving U.S. foreign policy objectives, reflecting a shift towards diplomatic engagement with the newly formed Syrian government led by Ahmad al-Sharaa.
The U.S. has maintained sanctions on Syria for decades, fueling poverty and hunger among the country's population.
Trump's announcement was met with applause from the crowd, as he acknowledged the new government formed after the fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime.
Weâre taking them all off,â Trump boldly stated in his speech, aimed at rejuvenating Syriaâs economy.
The president is also set to meet with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa, who was until recently the leader of the rebel group that overthrew the Assad regime.
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