US officially removes Syria from terrorism list, lifting major barrier to investment

The United States has removed Syria from its state sponsors of terrorism list. This decision was welcomed by Qatar, which described it as a positive step towards stability in Syria and the wider region.

According to the US State Department, the removal of Syria from the terror list also includes the removal of the terror designation from Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a group led by al-Sharaa, who sought to topple President Bashar Assad. The US decision, which took effect after a 45-day congressional review, lifts severe economic restrictions and opens the door to private investment in Syria.

Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the move supports efforts to promote stability in Syria and the region, and advances the political settlement process in accordance with international resolutions. The Ministry reaffirmed Qatar's steadfast position in support of Syria's unity, sovereignty, and independence, and reiterated its solidarity with the Syrian people in their efforts to achieve security, stability, and prosperity.

Brief written by urgent.news from Doha News, Euronews, Daily Times, Gulf Times, The Peninsula Qatar — 5 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.