Speaking in Saudi Arabia, President Trump said he would order termination of sanctions on Syria to normalize relations with the new government.
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WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump has said he will attempt to order the end of sanctions against Syria to “give them greatness” in order to normalize relations with the new Syrian government after the collapse of dictator Bashar al-Assad.
Trump made his pledge in his remarks on May 13 when he visited the Middle East on a four-day swing, a four-day term at the US-Saudi Investment Forum in Riyadh on May 13.
“Yeah, what am I doing for the Crown Prince?” Trump said.
“Sansions were cruel and crippling and nevertheless served as an important function, but now it’s time to shine. We’re taking them all off,” Trump said. “So, do your best, Syria. Frankly, show me something very special, just like it was done in Saudi Arabia.”
While in Saudi Arabia, on May 14, Trump is expected to meet Ahmed al-Sharra, the new Syrian president, who came to power after the group Syrian rebels in December kicked out President Bashar al-Assad from Damascus and ended 50 years of tension control from the Al-Assad family.
Alshara was lobbying for the end of multi-tiered US sanctions that continued after Al Assad’s expulsion. Economic sanctions have cut Syria off the global financial system, making economic recovery extremely difficult after 14 years of crushing wars.
“In Syria, which has seen so much misery and death, there is a new government that will succeed in stabilizing the country and maintaining peace,” Trump said.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is planning to meet Syria’s new foreign minister this week, according to Trump.
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