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President Trump has signed an executive order lifting sanctions on Syria to support stability, though restrictions on Assad remain. The move relaxes export controls and foreign aid restrictions for Syria. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will explore UN-backed sanctions relief options. Syria has faced US sanctions since 1979, with additional measures imposed in 2004 and 2011.

Key Points: Trump Lifts Syria Sanctions With New Executive Order

  • Trump terminates Syria sanctions to aid stability and peace efforts
  • Sanctions on Assad remain despite broader relief
  • Export controls relaxed for certain goods to Syria
  • Secretary of State directed to seek UN sanctions relief
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Trump signs executive order terminating Syria sanctions: White House

Trump signs order ending Syria sanctions to promote stability while keeping Assad sanctions intact, White House confirms.

"The Order removes sanctions on Syria while maintaining sanctions on Bashar al-Assad – White House"

Washington, July 1

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order terminating Syria sanctions, according to the White House website.

Trump "signed a historic Executive Order terminating the Syria sanctions program to support the country's path to stability and peace," the White House said in a fact sheet.

"The Order removes sanctions on Syria while maintaining sanctions on Bashar al-Assad... The Order permits the relaxation of export controls on certain goods and waives restrictions on certain foreign assistance to Syria," said the White House.

Under the order, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is directed to "explore avenues for sanctions relief at the United Nations to support stability in Syria."

Syria has been designated a State Sponsor of Terrorism by the United States since December 1979. Additional sanctions and restrictions were added in May 2004 with the issuance of Executive Order 13338, while in May 2011, the US government imposed additional sanctions targeting key sectors of the Syrian economy, Xinhua news agency reported.

In remarks to an investment forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on May 13, Trump announced that he planed to lift sanctions on Syria.

- IANS

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Priya S
As someone who has worked with Syrian refugees in Delhi, I hope this brings some relief to ordinary citizens suffering due to sanctions. But the timing seems political - just before US elections? 🤔
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Rohit P
America's foreign policy is so inconsistent! First they impose sanctions, then remove them. Meanwhile our Indian government maintains stable relations with all sides in West Asia - that's real diplomacy!
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Sarah B
While the intention seems good, I worry this might embolden Assad. India has always advocated for peaceful solutions in Syria - hope this decision aligns with that vision.
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Vikram M
The article mentions maintaining sanctions on Assad - that's crucial. But will this help rebuild Syria? Our Indian companies could potentially participate in reconstruction projects if stability returns.
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Kavya N
Respectfully, I disagree with this decision. Removing sanctions while Assad remains in power rewards human rights violations. India should continue its balanced approach of humanitarian aid without legitimizing the regime.

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