Al-Sharaa-Trump call… Damascus demands the lifting of the remaining sanctions

In a step that reflects the continued openness between Damascus and Washington, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa informed his American counterpart, Donald Trump, that lifting the remaining sanctions imposed on Syria constitutes an essential entry point to reviving the economy and improving the living conditions of Syrians.

The Syrian presidency announced that Al-Sharaa and Trump held a phone call on Sunday evening, during which they discussed bilateral relations between the two countries, in addition to political and security developments in the region and ways to enhance cooperation in a way that supports stability in Syria and contributes to advancing the path of economic recovery.

Al-Sharaa stressed the importance of continuing international support for Syria during the reconstruction phase, considering that easing sanctions will open the door to attracting investments and creating appropriate conditions for launching development projects in various vital sectors.

The call also addressed security challenges in the region, with the Syrian President stressing the importance of diplomatic solutions and dialogue to avoid further escalation and enhance regional stability.

For his part, Trump expressed his interest in following developments in Syria and the region, stressing the importance of maintaining stability and supporting recovery and rebuilding efforts, according to what was stated in the Syrian statement.

This call comes hours after Trump announced the appointment of the US Ambassador to Turkey, Tom Barrack, as a special presidential envoy to Syria and Iraq, while retaining his position as ambassador to Ankara, in a move that reflects the US administration’s interest in closely following the Syrian and regional files.

Relations between Damascus and Washington have recently witnessed a series of mutual contacts and political indicators, at a time when Syria is seeking to ease the economic restrictions imposed on it, while the United States continues to re-evaluate its approach to the Syrian file in light of the rapid regional transformations.