AMMAN — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed on Tuesday the decision by the United States to remove Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism.

 

Ministry Spokesperson Fouad Majali described Washington’s decision as an “important step towards supporting Syria's efforts to rebuild, advance recovery, and achieve the development and prosperity aspirations of its people,” according to a ministry statement.

 

Majali also expressed the Kingdom's appreciation for US President Donald Trump's efforts in taking this decision.

 

The spokesperson reiterated Jordan's firm stance in supporting Syria's efforts to rebuild its state institution on foundations that guarantee its unity, sovereignty, security, stability, territorial integrity, and the protection of the rights of all Syrian citizens.

 

The United States on Monday removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism. The Treasury Department announced corresponding sanctions relief.

 

"Today's action will help foster additional investment in Syria to promote political and economic stability," Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in a statement, cited by AFP.

 

Treasury said the moves were "in line with President [Donald] Trump's promise to deliver sanctions relief to Syria."

 

Trump met on the sidelines of a NATO summit in Turkey with the Syrian president.

 

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Monday's delistings gave Syrians "a path to prosperity."

 

The action "eliminates the final major barriers for private sector investment in Syria and promotes Syria's economic recovery and reintegration into the global economy," he said in a statement.

 

Syrian President Ahmed Al Sharaa hailed early on Tuesday the United States' removal of his country from the state sponsors of terror list, a major sanctions relief step.

 

"Today, Syria shakes off a dark stain and tears away a painful chapter of its past to embark on a path of development, reconstruction and rebuilding," Sharaa said in a speech.

 

Syrian Foreign Minister Assad Al Shaibani described Washington's delisting as a "historic milestone" and said it reflected "the new Syrian state's commitment to international peace and security."

 

Finance Minister Mohammed Barnieh described the move as a "success for Syrian diplomacy," according to the official news agency SANA.

 

It "opens a major and long-awaited door to strengthening Syria's integration into the global economic and financial system, attracting investment and modern technologies, and supporting development opportunities."

 

Central bank chief Safwat Raslan lauded the development, adding that his institution was "working to build a modern and reliable financial system capable of evolving with developments and taking advantage of all opportunities,” according to AFP.