Trump to declare Syria ‘state that doesn't sponsor terrorism’: US envoy
US President Donald Trump is set to declare Syria as a state that does not sponsor terrorism, according to US envoy Thomas Barrack. Barrack, who met with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa in Damascus, said Trump aims to empower Syria’s current government following the recent lifting of US sanctions on the country.
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- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 02:56 | 29 May 2025
US President Donald Trump will soon declare Syria a state that doesn't sponsor terrorism, US envoy to Syria Thomas Barrack said on Thursday.
Barrack, who arrived in Damascus on Thursday, said Trump's goal is to empower Syria's current government.
Earlier this month, the US president ordered the lifting of sanctions on Syria.
The US envoy met with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa, the state news agency SANA said, without giving details about the content of the meeting.
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