Riyadh, saudi arabia – in a surprise announcement during a high-stakes speech in riyadh, u.S. President donald trump declared he would lift sanctions on syria, calling it a step toward giving the war-torn nation ‘a chance at greatness.’.
‘i will be ordering the cessation of sanctions against syria,’ trump said, addressing a packed room of regional leaders and global media
The declaration came on the first stop of trump’s first major foreign visit of his second term — a tour that the white house has dubbed a ‘historic return’ to the middle east. His travel plans consist of three significant capitals: riyadh, doha, and abu dhabi.
After arriving in saudi arabia on tuesday, trump is scheduled to travel to qatar and the uae, with talks expected to cover regional security, energy cooperation, and economic partnerships.
The announcement has already sparked significant international responses, with analysts considering it a major policy change that could significantly impact regional dynamics.
Further advancements are anticipated as Trump continues his diplomatic journey across the Gulf region.