Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani hailed President Donald Trump’s decision to lift U.S. sanctions on Damascus as a “new beginning” for Syria’s reconstruction. In a message posted on X, Google-translated from Arabic, Shibani offered “sincere thanks and appreciation” to Saudi Arabia’s leadership, calling the move a “victory for justice” and an affirmation of Arab unity.
أتقدم بجزيل الشكر والتقدير للمملكة العربية السعودية قيادةً وحكومةً وشعباً، على الجهود الصادقة التي بذلتها في دعم مساعي رفع العقوبات الجائرة عن سوريا. هذه الخطوة تمثل انتصاراً للحق وتأكيداً على وحدة الصف العربي.
— أسعد حسن الشيباني (@AsaadHShaibani) May 13, 2025
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“Saudi diplomacy has once again proven itself to be the voice of reason and wisdom in our Arab world,” Shibani wrote, emphasizing Riyadh’s “genuine commitment” to Syria’s stability and regional reintegration.
He said the decision marked “a new page toward a future worthy of the Syrian people and their history,” and expressed optimism about Syria’s path forward, citing brotherly support led by Saudi Arabia.
The announcement followed Trump’s remarks in Riyadh, where he praised the Crown Prince and ordered the immediate end to sanctions, calling it Syria’s “chance at greatness.”
