Overview

• The US Treasury Department issued General License 25, effectively lifting sanctions on Syria's interim government and facilitating foreign investment and trade.
• The State Department granted a 180-day waiver under the Caesar Act to ensure sanctions do not obstruct reconstruction and humanitarian efforts.
• Sanctions relief is conditional on Syria not providing safe haven for terrorist groups and guaranteeing security for religious and ethnic minorities.
• Syria's new interim government, led by Ahmed al-Sharaa, is restructuring institutions like the Interior Ministry to improve security and attract foreign partnerships.
• The European Union has also lifted its sanctions on Syria, aligning with US efforts to promote economic recovery and stability in the war-torn country.