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In a surprising announcement made this week from Saudi Arabia, U.S. President Donald Trump declared that the United States would fully lift its sanctions on Syria. The announcement sparked applause in the hall where Trump was speaking, echoed in the hearts of Syrians watching from afar with joy and hope.
The announcement was followed by a landmark meeting between Syria’s Transitional President Ahmed Al-Sharaa and Trump in the presence of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who joined via video conference.
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The announcement was followed by a landmark meeting between Syria’s Transitional President Ahmed Al-Sharaa and Trump in the presence of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who joined via video conference.
Syrian currency strengthens
The first signs of impact were immediate, according to ACI MENA, CNA’s Arabic-language news partner. The Syrian pound immediately saw a notable improvement — rising by nearly 30% against the U.S. dollar. This financial shift, if sustained, could help curb inflation and ease the burden of securing daily necessities, especially food, in a country where many families struggle to afford three meals a day.Continued below.
U.S. lifts sanctions on Syria, renewing hope for Christians
This week’s announcement by President Donald Trump that the U.S. would fully lift its sanctions on Syria triggered hope in Christians in the war-ravaged country.
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