Saudi Arabia welcomes US decision to lift Caesar Act sanctions on Syria

Saudi Arabia on Friday welcomed the US decision to lift sanctions imposed on Syria under the Caesar Act, Anadolu reports. This came a day after US President Donald Trump signed the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, formally ending the sanctions imposed under the Caesar Act during the rule of the ousted Bashar al-Assad regime. Commenting on the move, a Saudi Foreign Ministry statement said that Washington’s decision will “contribute to supporting stability, prosperity, and development in Syria, in a manner that fulfills the aspirations of the Syrian people.” It also commended Trump’s “positive” role in this regard. The ministry congratulated the Syrian government and people on the lifting of all sanctions and expressed appreciation for the steps taken by the government […]