As Syria embarks on a path of reconstruction after civil unrest, Britain has lifted sanctions on several Syrian government agencies and sectors, endorsing the new leadership under President Ahmed al-Shara.
Britain Eases Sanctions on Syria to Promote Recovery
Britain Eases Sanctions on Syria to Promote Recovery
UK supports Syrian leadership change by lifting restrictions on security agencies and energy sectors.
Britain officially announced on Thursday the removal of sanctions on a number of Syrian government bodies that were originally enforced during Bashar al-Assad's regime. This decision signals a notable shift in Western relations with the newly appointed Syrian leadership amidst efforts to rebuild the war-torn nation.
The British Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office highlighted that a dozen organizations including the military intelligence agency, as well as the interior and defense ministries, will no longer face asset freezes. Additionally, the statement emphasized the easing of restrictions on sectors such as financial services and energy production. The intention behind these changes is to drive investment into Syrian energy infrastructure and bolster the struggling economy.
British Foreign Office Minister Hamish Falconer expressed that “the Syrian people deserve the opportunity to rebuild their country and economy," asserting that a stable Syria aligns with the United Kingdom's national interests.
This development follows last month’s establishment of a caretaker government led by President Ahmed al-Shara, who has made efforts to distance the new administration from its jihadist roots since the ousting of the Assad regime. His coalition's transition aims to navigate a period of critical reconstruction for the nation, signifying hope for a more stable and prosperous future in Syria.
The British Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office highlighted that a dozen organizations including the military intelligence agency, as well as the interior and defense ministries, will no longer face asset freezes. Additionally, the statement emphasized the easing of restrictions on sectors such as financial services and energy production. The intention behind these changes is to drive investment into Syrian energy infrastructure and bolster the struggling economy.
British Foreign Office Minister Hamish Falconer expressed that “the Syrian people deserve the opportunity to rebuild their country and economy," asserting that a stable Syria aligns with the United Kingdom's national interests.
This development follows last month’s establishment of a caretaker government led by President Ahmed al-Shara, who has made efforts to distance the new administration from its jihadist roots since the ousting of the Assad regime. His coalition's transition aims to navigate a period of critical reconstruction for the nation, signifying hope for a more stable and prosperous future in Syria.
