GCC Secretary-General Welcomes US Decision to Lift Sanctions on the Syrian Arab Republic

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi welcomed the decision of the United States of America to lift the sanctions imposed on the Syrian Arab Republic under the Caesar Act.
 He stated: "This move represents a positive development that supports ongoing efforts to restore stability and improve the humanitarian and economic conditions in Syria," emphasizing that this decision will foster a more conducive environment for economic recovery and reopen Syria’s economic and investment sectors to regional and international cooperation.
 "It will also facilitate the delivery of essential services to the brotherly Syrian people and contribute to Syria's gradual reintegration into its regional and international surroundings, thereby serving the interests of the region's peoples and enhancing overall security and stability," Albudaiwi added.
 ​He reaffirmed the GCC's steadfast position in support of Syria’s unity, sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity, and underscored the GCC’s commitment to standing by the Syrian people in their aspirations for a future characterized by security, stability, and sustainable development.