The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs has officially welcomed the decision by the United States to remove Syria from its list of countries designated as state sponsors of terrorism. This development marks a notable shift in international diplomatic relations concerning the region.
According to the Operative Information Center-OMM, the Turkish Foreign Ministry issued a statement praising the constructive stance of the US administration, led by US President Donald Trump, for demonstrating the political will to enact this decision. The statement also acknowledged the support provided by the US Congress throughout the process.
Ankara further commended the resolute position demonstrated by the Syrian government and its people. Türkiye believes that this long-advocated decision removes one of the primary obstacles to Syria's economic recovery and reconstruction efforts.
The statement emphasized that this move will significantly contribute to strengthening Syria's ties with the international community and will support ongoing efforts to ensure lasting security and stability within the country. Türkiye has called upon the international community to unite its efforts for the prosperity of Syria, while stressing the importance of ending aggressive actions that threaten this process and urging all parties to fulfill their respective responsibilities.
The removal of a country from the US state sponsors of terrorism list is a complex diplomatic procedure that typically involves rigorous review by the US Department of State. Such a designation carries heavy economic sanctions and diplomatic isolation; therefore, its removal is often viewed as a precursor to normalizing diplomatic and economic relations on a global scale.
