President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam welcomed the decision by United States President Donald Trump to lift sanctions on Syria, calling it a crucial development. President Aoun attributed it to the “valued efforts” of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman.
“I welcome President Donald Trump’s announcement of lifting the sanctions on Syria, a move made possible thanks to the valued efforts of His Royal Highness Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Prince Mohammad bin Salman,” Aoun stated.
He added, “This courageous decision will hopefully be another step toward Syria’s recovery and stability, with positive repercussions for Lebanon, our entire region and its peoples.”
In a statement, Salam said, “I extend my congratulations to Syria, both the state and its people, for this decision, which represents an opportunity for progress and recovery.”
He emphasized that the decision would have a positive impact not only on Syria but also on Lebanon and the wider region, stating, “This decision will have positive implications for Lebanon and the broader region.”
Salam also expressed gratitude to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for its role in facilitating the process, saying, “I thank the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for its initiative and ongoing efforts in this regard.”
Earlier, President Trump declared the lifting of all sanctions on Syria, citing the request and mediation of Crown Prince bin Salman. Trump emphasized that while the sanctions had served their purpose, it was now time to move forward.
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