Kingdom of Bahrain welcomes US announcement to remove Syria from the list of state sponsors of terrorism

Manama, August 25 (KUNA) — The Kingdom of Bahrain welcomed today, Tuesday, the announcement by the United States of America of removing the Syrian Arab Republic from the list of state sponsors of terrorism. In a statement, the Bahraini Ministry of Foreign Affairs described this step as a significant development that would support the Syrian government’s efforts to enhance security and stability in Syria, promote reconstruction and recovery, strengthen opportunities for development and investment, and create suitable conditions for Syria’s reintegration into the global financial and economic systems. The ministry commended the efforts of U.S. President Donald Trump in supporting Syria and praised the U.S. administration’s ongoing initiatives to bolster security, stability, peace, and development in the region. It reaffirmed the Kingdom of Bahrain’s steadfast and supportive stance toward Syria’s security, stability, unity, and territorial integrity, in line with the aspirations of its people for security and prosperity, and in order to enhance Syria’s active role in its Arab and international environment. (End) K.N.A. / M.A.A.