Statement

The Foreign Ministry welcomes the announcement of President Donald Trump, President of the United States of America, to lift the sanctions imposed on the sisterly Syrian Arab Republic, expressing its hope that this decision will contribute to supporting stability sought by the Syrian people and ending their suffering as a result to the humanitarian and economic crisis.

The Ministry commends the intensive diplomatic efforts made by the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, under the leadership of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, in supporting the Syrian people and reaching this initiative. The Ministry affirms the importance of Arab solidarity at this critical stage and its commitment to strengthening cooperation between sisterly countries to serve common interests.

As well the Ministry expresses its hope that this step will mark the beginning of a new phase of international cooperation to end the Syrian crisis by supporting comprehensive peaceful solutions that preserve Syria’s unity and sovereignty and guarantee the rights of all components of the Syrian people.

In this context, the Ministry calls for countering terrorism in all its forms and preventing its spread.

Foreign Ministry of the Republic of Iraq

May 13, 2025