The Syrian Future Movement is following with great interest the official announcement issued by the US Treasury Department on Monday, August 24, 2026, formally removing Syria from the list of state sponsors of terrorism, following the conclusion of the 45-day congressional review period without any objections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This announcement coincided with the removal of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham from the list of designated global terrorist organizations, a move described by the Syrian Foreign Ministry as a “historic event” that opens a new chapter in Syria’s international relations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Syrian Future Movement welcomes this decision, which ends an unjust designation that lasted 47 years, since Syria’s inclusion on the list under the former regime in 1979.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We see this step as international recognition of the significant transformation Syria is undergoing after the fall of the former regime, and as an embodiment of the new transitional authority’s commitment to international peace and security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We also note that this decision, despite its historical significance, is only the first step on a long and arduous path toward restoring Syria’s rightful place in the international community, and that the true test lies in translating this diplomatic shift into tangible improvements in the lives of Syrian citizens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Syrian Future Movement views the lifting of this designation, which has persisted for nearly five decades, as the closing of one of the most prominent chapters of international isolation imposed on Syria, and a step towards normalizing bilateral relations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio affirmed that this step would open the door to international trade and investment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We note that the decision paves the way for strengthening Syria’s integration into the global economic and financial systems, easing restrictions on financial transfers and banking transactions, which in turn facilitates the flow of investments, easing remittances from expatriates, and contributing to reconstruction efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In this context, the Syrian Future Movement reiterates its consistent positions, published on its official website, which emphasized the necessity of lifting the unjust designation against Syria as a fundamental condition for national recovery:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Syrian Future Movement believes that implementing this decision, despite its importance, faces challenges and opens up opportunities that require follow-up:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Based on its national responsibility, the Syrian Future Movement recommends the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Syrian Future Movement appreciates this historic decision, which represents recognition of the significant transformation Syria is undergoing and contributes to easing its international isolation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It reiterates that the upgrade in the rating is an important step, but not the end of the road, and that the real challenge lies in seizing this opportunity to build a new Syria on the foundations of justice, dignity, and sustainable development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Syrian Future Movement affirms that this achievement is the fruit of the sacrifices and steadfastness of the Syrian people, and that restoring Syria\u2019s international standing is part of restoring the dignity of its people.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Removing Syria from the list of state sponsors of terrorism and the impact of this decision on international relations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":35,"featured_media":67220,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[179],"tags":[4706],"class_list":["post-67222","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-political-office-en","tag-press-release"],"yoast_head":"\n\n
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