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Syrian President Discusses Economy, Sanctions with Trump in Phone Call

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa spoke with US President Donald Trump about supporting the Syrian economy and regional developments. Sharaa emphasized the need to lift US sanctions for economic revival.


Syrian President ⁠Ahmed al-Sharaa held a phone ⁠call with US President Donald Trump in which they discussed supporting the Syrian economy and the latest regional developments, the Syrian presidency said ‌on Sunday. During the call, Sharaa said lifting the remaining US sanctions on Syria was essential to reviving the economy and attracting investments, according to the statement. The United States says some sanctions remain in ⁠place despite dismantling most of its Syria sanctions regime and...

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