Gulf Welcomes US Decision to Remove Syria from State Sponsor of Terrorism List

Washington, Agencies: Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) welcomed the United States’ announcement ratifying the decision to remove Syria from the list of state sponsors of terrorism, viewing the step as a positive development that would support stability in Syria and the region. The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom’s welcome for the U.S. announcement, extending congratulations to the Syrian government and people on this step, and wishing Syria enduring security, stability, and prosperity, as well as the continuation of its construction and development path to fulfill the aspirations of its people. The ministry emphasized in a statement that the Kingdom reaffirms its support for the positive steps taken by the Syrian government, which enhance Syria’s security and stability, contribute to building state institutions, and meet the Syrian people’s aspirations for a more stable and prosperous future.

For its part, Qatar welcomed the U.S. decision to remove Syria from the list of state sponsors of terrorism. The Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the step represents a positive development that contributes to supporting efforts aimed at achieving stability in Syria and the region, and strengthening the political settlement process in accordance with international legitimacy resolutions, thereby fulfilling the aspirations of the Syrian people.

The Gulf Cooperation Council also welcomed the U.S. announcement ratifying the decision to remove Syria from the list of state sponsors of terrorism. Jassem Al-Buainain, Secretary-General of the GCC, affirmed that this step represents a positive development that would support efforts to enhance Syria’s security and stability, and create suitable conditions to advance recovery and development paths, meeting the aspirations of the brotherly Syrian people for a future characterized by security, stability, and prosperity.