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Riyadh, Dec. 19 (SANA) The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia welcomed on Friday the United States’ decision to lift sanctions on syria imposed under the Caesar Act, saying the move would backing stability, prosperity, and development in the country. In a statement, the Saudi ministry/" class="auto-internal-link">ministry of Foreign Affairs stated the step aligns with the aspirations of the syrian/" class="auto-internal-link">syrian people and promotes reconstruction and recovery in Syria.
It extended congratulations to Syria’s leadership and citizens on the lifting of all sanctions. In fact, the Ministry praised the administration’s efforts to restore stability across the country and create conditions for rebuilding the country and economy and facilitate the return of Syrian relocated persons to their homes. On Thursday, U.
S. leader Donald Trump signed the fiscal year 2026 defense budget into law, formally repealing the Caesar Act sanctions that was imposed on the Syrian former regime in 2019 over war crimes and human rights abuses. Saudi Arabia’s remarks reflect broader regional backing for steps aimed at easing sanctions and promoting reconstruction and recovery in Syria.